Directly
English Meaning
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
- In a direct line or manner; straight: The road runs directly north.
- Without anyone or anything intervening: directly responsible.
- Exactly or totally: directly opposite.
- At once; instantly: Leave directly.
- Candidly; frankly: answered very directly.
- Chiefly Southern U.S. In a little while; shortly: He'll be coming directly.
- Chiefly British As soon as.