directly
Translation
directly, straight, immediately
Examples
Please go directly to the office.
Please go directly to the office.
I will speak to him directly.
I will speak to him directly.
The new rule directly affects us.
The new rule directly affects us.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) directly in a direct way or manner He answered the question directly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: straight, immediately, personally; Antonyms: indirectly
Etymology
Formed from 'direct' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Direct' comes from Latin 'dirigere'.
Memory Tips
It adds the meaning 'in a direct manner' to a verb. For example, 'to go directly' means to go without stopping or deviating.