directly

Universal Words adverb, conjunction adverb 1 in a direct line or manner: He drove her directly to her hotel. * She looked directly at us. * He's directly responsible to the boss. * We have not been directly affected by the latest cuts. * The President was not directly involved. * The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. * The two incidents are not directly linked. OPPINDIRECTLY 2 exactly in a particular position: directly opposite / below / ahead * They remain directly opposed to these new plans. 3 immediately: She left directly after the show. 4 (old-fashioned, BrE) soon: Tell them I'll be there directly. conjunction (BrE) as soon as: I went home directly I had finished work.