directly

adverb
UK: /daɪˈrektli/
US: /dəˈrektli/

  1. In a direct way, without anything else being involved.

    1. I spoke directly to the manager about the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. Profits go directly to the charity, ensuring transparency and accountability. [ ] [ ]

  2. Exactly; in a clear and obvious way.

    1. She looked directly at me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sun shone directly into the room, making it very bright. [ ] [ ]

  3. Very soon; without delay.

    1. I'll be home directly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ambulance will be there directly to assist the injured. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

immediately instantly straight forthwith explicitly frankly

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "directly" in English means: In a direct way, without anything else being involved., Exactly; in a clear and obvious way., Very soon; without delay..

The phonetic transcription of "directly" is /daɪˈrektli/ in British English and /dəˈrektli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "directly": immediately, instantly, straight, forthwith, explicitly, frankly.

Example usage of "directly": "I spoke directly to the manager about the problem.". More examples on the page.