Main Entry: ¹di·rect·ly

Pronunciation: \də-ˈrek(t)-lē, dī-, in sense 2 especially də-ˈrek-lē or ˈdrek-lē\

Function: adverb

Date: 15th century

1 a : in a direct manner <directly relevant> <the road runs directly east and west> b : in immediate physical contact c : in the manner of direct variation
2 a : without delay : immediately <the second game followed directly after the first> b : in a little while : shortly <we'll be leaving directly>