B1adverblanguage
US/dəˈrekt.li/
UK/daɪˈrekt.li/
without anything or anyone in between; also exactly
In context
You can buy tickets directly from the theater's website.
The bank is directly opposite the post office.
This decision will directly affect thousands of workers.
Words that go with directly
adverb + verb
- directly affectRising rents directly affect students.
adverb + adjective
- directly oppositeOur office is directly opposite the park.
- directly involvedHe was directly involved in the project.
- directly relatedThe two problems are directly related.
verb + adverb
- speak directlyI'd like to speak directly to the manager.