Directly Adverb Dəˈrektli Daɪˈrektli Path Leads River Drove

• the path leads directly to the river.
• he drove her directly to her hotel.
• the airline flies directly to stockholm.
• she speaks directly to camera.

directly

1. without stopping or changing direction
• The path leads directly to the river.
• He drove her directly to her hotel.
• The airline flies directly to Stockholm.

Extra Examples

• You can get on a train and go directly to the ski resort.
• Amy flew directly from Dublin to Malaga.
• He was told to go directly to the office.
• A shuttle bus service takes you directly to the park entrance.
2. with nobody or nothing in between
• OPPOSITE indirectly
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• She speaks directly to camera.
• She looked directly at us.
• We have not been directly affected by the cuts.
• directly linked/connected
• diseases directly related to smoking
• The president was not directly involved.
• He was not directly responsible for the accident.
• products that are delivered directly to consumers
• problems either directly or indirectly caused by human error
• Your success in life is not directly proportional to the effort you make.

Extra Examples

• Music has been directly linked to the development of improved reasoning skills.
• The two incidents are not directly linked.
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity.
• The book addresses these issues directly.
• We can work either directly with you or with your website designer.
• He deals directly with the CEO.
• The actors speak directly to the audience.
• The money is paid directly into your bank account.
• They can only testify regarding facts they have directly observed.
• How many road deaths are directly attributable to excess speed?
• You can send the bill directly to me at this address.
• The link takes you directly to the main webpage.
• His family directly benefited from his crimes.
3. exactly in a particular position
• directly opposite/below/ahead
• They remain directly opposed to these new plans.
4. immediately
• She left directly after the show.
5. soon
• SYNONYM shortly
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• Tell them I'll be there directly.