Comparative for without changing direction or stopping
“Later after dinner, Melanie went directly to her room and began playing her favorite video game.”
Comparative for exactly in a specified position
“In our previous home in Windsor, we lived directly under the flight path of landing airplanes.”
Comparative for immediately or very soon, typically following a given action or event
“The next morning, Elizabeth left for the market directly after breakfast as Odessa had ordered.”
Comparative for in a frank way
“She spoke directly to the girls of the importance of supporting each other.”
Comparative for with nothing or no one in between
“You will be reporting directly to your office manager.”
Comparative for in precisely the same words
“This is quoted directly from his interview given to the news network.”
Comparative for in a manner which leaves little question
Comparative for in a complete manner
Comparative for in direct or resolute way
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