Associations to the word «Directly»

Wiktionary

DIRECTLY, adverb. In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
DIRECTLY, adverb. In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct means.
DIRECTLY, adverb. Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
DIRECTLY, adverb. Exactly; just.
DIRECTLY, adverb. Straightforwardly; honestly.
DIRECTLY, adverb. (dated) Immediately.
DIRECTLY, adverb. (Midland South) Soon; next; when it becomes convenient.
DIRECTLY, conjunction. As soon as.
DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL, adjective. (mathematics) proportional to a constant multiple of an independent variable

Dictionary definition

DIRECTLY, adverb. Without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office".
DIRECTLY, adverb. Without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly".
DIRECTLY, adverb. Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!".
DIRECTLY, adverb. In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay".

Wise words

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