Definitions for directly

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directly di·rect·ly

Spelling: [dih-rekt-lee, dahy-]

IPA: /dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ-/

Directly is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 276 anagrams from letters in directly (cdeilrty).

Definitions for directly

adverb

1. in a direct line, way, or manner; straight:
2. at once; without delay; immediately:
3. shortly; soon:
4. exactly; precisely:
5. without intervening space; next in order:
6. openly or frankly; candidly:
7. Mathematics. in direct proportion.

conjunction

1. as soon as:

Origin of directly

First recorded in 1350-1400, directly is from the Middle English word directli. See direct, -ly

Examples for directly

The joint of the 20-foot pieces should be directly in the center of the 10-foot piece.

I fetched up at an exit on the side street, and there they were directly in front of me.

Today, in contrast, if Grandma Maude starts one in Maine, Aunty Carol can directly help out from California.

Each side has deeply seeded beliefs that are based on directly opposing ideologies.

He was prepared to swarm the island—not directly, but through Brooklyn.

"The table is directly in front of you," came the Leopard Woman's voice.

The Nile was directly responsible for this useful development.

At no time during the shoot was Viscount Severn directly in front of the Earl of Wessex.

So I send a note out to his house with Tony, his driver, who promises he'll put it directly into Hitch's hand.

directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.