<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.</li><li>at once; without delay; immediately: Do that directly.</li><li>shortly; soon: They will be here directly.</li><li>exactly; precisely: directly opposite the store.</li><li>without intervening space; next in order: The truck was parked directly behind my car.</li><li>openly or frankly; candidly: He didn't hesitate to speak directly about his debts.</li><li>Synonyms: freely</li><li>Mathematics: in direct proportion.</li></ul><p><strong>Conjunction</strong></p><ul><li>as soon as: Directly he arrived, he mentioned the subject.</li></ul>