English · Word Candidate

directly

/dɪˈɹɛk(t).li/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Theo cách trực tiếp

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Adverb

Examples

He drove directly to the office, and didn't stop off at the petrol station.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách thẳng thắn, không có sự can thiệp

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Adverb

Examples

I'm sick of asking you to fire him; I'll just do it directly.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

As soon as; immediately (elliptical for directly that/as/when)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngay lập tức

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Conjunction

Examples

“He is, he is," Nastenka repeated. “He is here, and I know it. We made an agreement at the time, that evening, before he went away: when we said all that I have told you, and had come to an understanding, then we came out here for a walk on this embankment. It was ten o'clock; we sat on this seat. I

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “directly” mean?

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

Is “directly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.