Antonyms for directly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : dih-rekt-lee, dahy-

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈrɛkt li, daɪ-

Definition of directly

Origin : 1510s, "in a straight line," from direct (adj.) + -ly (2). Figurative use is slightly earlier (c.1500). Meaning "at once, immediately in time" (c.1600) is from earlier sense of "without intermediate steps" (1520s).

adv the shortest route
adv as soon as possible
adv straightforwardly

Example sentences :

I fetched up at an exit on the side street, and there they were directly in front of me.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

The Nile was directly responsible for this useful development.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

The joint of the 20-foot pieces should be directly in the center of the 10-foot piece.
Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell

"The table is directly in front of you," came the Leopard Woman's voice.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Directly his back was turned on the couch the Assistant Commissioner rose too.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

We set it, double-reefed, which made it but a rag of a sail, and yet the ship felt it directly.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

I could not answer her directly, and felt myself flushing with embarrassment.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Directly behind the Malay lay the heavy chest of Professor Maxon.
Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Then take it off directly, strain it, and put it into moulds to congeal.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

Synonyms for directly

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