Pronunciation: /dəˈrɛktli/
adjective extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping
A1 I walked directly to the store.
A2 She looked directly into his eyes.
B1 The instructions were written directly on the package.
B2 The manager spoke directly to the employees about the new policy.
C1 The CEO communicated directly with the shareholders during the meeting.
C2 The artist's message was conveyed directly through his powerful paintings.
adverb in a straight line or by the shortest route
A1 She walked directly to the store.
A2 He spoke directly to the manager about the issue.
B1 The instructions were given directly to the team members.
B2 The CEO communicated directly with the shareholders.
C1 The artist's vision was directly reflected in the final product.
C2 The professor directly challenged the student's argument during the debate.
formal The manager directly oversees all project activities.
informal I'll talk to him directly about the issue.
slang I'm gonna hit you up directly on your phone.
figurative Her words hit me directly in the heart.
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