directly
without deviation
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,454 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 12,625 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- without deviation also: straight, direct the path leads directly to the lakewent direct to the office
- without anyone or anything intervening these two factors are directly relatedhe was directly responsible
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening also: immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, now, right away he answered immediatelyfound an answer straightaway
- in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly also: flat, straight he didn't answer directlytold me straight out
directly in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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And there was one directly under the open window where the body lies.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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Almost directly Iwanich saw his two horses being driven towards him by a host of eagles of all sizes.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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But a sudden thought darkened his brow again directly, and in a low voice he asked: "When was Croesus executed?"
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1
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By leading the Canal directly through this pond, at least a quarter of a mile of excavation will be avoided.
Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 08, May 21, 1870 · Various · Chapter 1
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She forgot, in her interest over Jimmy, to remember that the bay window looked directly on to the village street.
The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls · L. T. Meade · Chapter 1