directly

di|rect|ly¹ W2S2 [dıˈrektli, daı-] adv

1.) with no other person, action, process etc between

≠ ↑indirectly

▪ The new property tax law won't directly affect us.

▪ We hope to bring together the countries directly involved in the conflict.

directly to/from

▪ Application for admission to this course should be made directly to the University.

2.) exactly in a particular position or direction

= ↑right

directly in front of/behind/under etc sth

▪ It was a small house, directly behind the church.

▪ The girl was sitting directly opposite him.

▪ Have you noticed how he never looks directly at you?

3.) speak/ask/answer etc directly

to say exactly what you mean without trying to hide anything

▪ Jeff has a job in mind, but refuses to say directly what it is.

4.) BrE old-fashioned very soon

▪ He should be here directly, if you don't mind waiting.

5.) BrE old-fashioned immediately

directly ²

directly² conj BrE old-fashioned

as soon as

▪ I came directly I got your message.