Directly - English meaning

In the shortest possible time

Usage examples:

We’ll come as soon as we can.

idiom

By the shortest and most direct route

phrase

In a straight line.

Usage examples:

Easingwold was 22 miles away as the crow flies

idiom

Used to say that a distance is measured in a straight line between two points or places

idiom

From the original source; directly

phrase

Directly or from personal experience.

Usage examples:

Scientists observed the process at first hand

adverb

In an uncompromisingly forthright way.

Usage examples:

A colleague bluntly told him that he had no business asking for the status report

adverb

If you speak bluntly, you speak without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings

Usage examples:

She told me bluntly that i should lose weight., to put it bluntly, i can't afford it.

adverb

In an honest and straightforward way; frankly.

Usage examples:

He candidly discussed his efforts to find employment

adverb

In a way that is honest and true, especially about something difficult or painful

Usage examples:

I find she is easy to speak to candidly., he candidly admitted that he was surprised and disappoint…

adverb

In a clear manner; with clarity.

Usage examples:

Her ability to write clearly

adverb

In a way that is easy to understand, or easy to see or hear

Usage examples:

I think this report clearly shows why we have to act now., the accident was clearly the truck drive…

adverb

In a way that is easy to see, hear, read, or understand

adjective

Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.

Usage examples:

There was no direct flight that day

adverb

With no one or nothing in between.

Usage examples:

They seem reluctant to deal with me direct

verb

Control the operations of; manage or govern.

Usage examples:

An economic elite directed the nation's affairs

adverb

In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Usage examples:

The essay should state explicitly how the facts support the thesis

adverb

In a way that is clear and exact

Usage examples:

I told you quite explicitly to be home by midnight., it should be explicitly stated exactly what th…

adverb

If you talk to someone face to face, you talk directly to them, not by phone, email, online, etc.

Usage examples:

Banking customers still often want to do business face to face., the ceo refused our request for a …

adverb

In a way that is honest and direct, often too honest and direct

Usage examples:

At the book launch, the footballer spoke forthrightly about a number of controversial issues., she …

adverb

In an open, honest, and direct manner.

Usage examples:

She talks very frankly about herself

adverb

In an honest, sincere, and truthful way, even when this might make other people uncomfortable

Usage examples:

She spoke frankly about her troubled marriage., frankly, i’m worried.

adverb

In an honest and direct way

Usage examples:

She spoke very frankly about her experiences.

adjective

Direct and honest, and done as equals

Usage examples:

I decided to have a man-to-man talk with my son.

adverb

On one occasion or for one time only.

Usage examples:

They deliver once a week

conjunction

As soon as; when.

Usage examples:

Once the grapes were pressed, the juice was put into barrels

adverb

Without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected; frankly or honestly.

Usage examples:

A lecturer who had openly criticized the government

adverb

Without hiding any of your thoughts or feelings

Usage examples:

We discussed our reservations about the contract quite openly.

adverb

In a way that expresses strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended

Usage examples:

He was outspokenly opposed to the war and could be seen protesting in the town square every saturda…

adverb

With the personal presence or action of the individual specified; in person.

Usage examples:

She stayed to thank o'brien personally

adverb

Personally can refer to yourself or your own opinion

Usage examples:

Personally, i think their marriage won’t last., i haven’t been there personally, but i’ve read a lo…

adverb

Able to be perceived easily.

Usage examples:

A light was plainly visible

adverb

Aimed or fired directly at from a close position

Usage examples:

He was shot in the back, point-blank., fig. he asked me point-blank (= directly) if i was lying.

adjective

Morally good, justified, or acceptable.

Usage examples:

I hope we're doing the right thing

adverb

To the furthest or most complete extent or degree (used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

The car spun right off the track

noun

That which is morally correct, just, or honourable.

Usage examples:

She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong

adjective

Extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.

Usage examples:

A long, straight road

adverb

In a straight line; directly.

Usage examples:

He was gazing straight at her

noun

(especially of drama) serious as opposed to comic or musical.

Usage examples:

A straight play

adverb

In a way that is uncomplicated and easy to do or understand.

Usage examples:

Things are done simply and straightforwardly

noun

A very short moment of time, or a particular point in time

Usage examples:

At that instant, someone knocked on the door., call me the instant you get home (= as soon as you g…

adjective

Happening immediately, without any delay

Usage examples:

This type of bank account gives you instant access to your money., following a need for instant res…

phrase

Now

Usage examples:

Sorry, she's not here at the moment., i'm a bit busy at the moment., he's not dating anyone at the …

noun

The return of jesus christ to earth from heaven that christians expect will happen one day

adverb

In a manner that is not open to more than one interpretation.

Usage examples:

She answered questions clearly and unambiguously

adverb

In a way that leaves no doubt.

Usage examples:

We unequivocally condemn any violence in the protest

adverb

In a way that is total, or expressed very clearly with no doubt

Usage examples:

She unequivocally denied the allegations., he unequivocally ruled out the possibility of military i…

conjunction

At or during the time that.

Usage examples:

I loved maths when i was at school

interrogative adverb

At what time.

Usage examples:

When did you last see him?

relative adverb

At or on which (referring to a time or circumstance).

Usage examples:

Saturday is the day when i get my hair done