Definitions

1. adverb

in a direct manner; without any intermediates

“The company CEO spoke directly to the employees about the recent changes.”

2. adverb

exactly; precisely

“She arrived directly at 6:00 PM as promised.”

3. adverb

without a middleman or intermediary

“The store sells products directly to customers, cutting out the middleman.”

4. adverb

in a straight line or course

“The highway runs directly across the city.”

5. adverb

in a straightforward manner

“The truth came out directly from the witness’s testimony.”