In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. "To run directly on." Shak. Indirectly and directly too Thou hast contrived against the very life Of the defendant. Shak.
In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.
Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms. No man hath hitherto been so impious as plainly and directly to condemn prayer. Hooker.
Exactly; just. Stand you directly in Antonius' way. Shak.
Straightforwardly; honestly. I have dealt most directly in thy affair. Shak.
Manifestly; openly. [Obs.] Desdemona is directly in love with him. Shak.
Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately. "Will she go now to bed' Directly.'" Shak.
Immediately after; as soon as. Directly he stopped, the coffin was removed. Dickens.
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