Directly
Directly , adverb
1.
In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
To run directly on.
Indirectly and directly too
Thou hast contrived against the very life
Of the defendant.
2.
In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.
3.
Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
No man hath hitherto been so impious as plainly and directly to condemn prayer.
4.
Exactly; just.
Stand you directly in Antonius' way.
5.
Straightforwardly; honestly.
I have dealt most directly in thy affair.
6.
Manifestly; openly. [Obsolete]
Desdemona is directly in love with him.
7.
Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.
Will she go now to bed?' {not transcribed}Directly.'
8.
Immediately after; as soon as.
Directly he stopped, the coffin was removed.
This use of the word is common in England, especially in colloquial speech, but it can hardly be regarded as a well-sanctioned or desirable use.
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Directly proportional (Mathematics) , proportional in the order of the terms; increasing or decreasing together, and with a constant ratio; -- opposed to inversely proportional.