direct

direct
direct, directly
Because direct is an adverb as well as an adjective, it gets in the way of directly, which is an adverb only. Directly is used (1) before an adjective in senses corresponding to those of direct (They were directly responsible for the accident), and (2) to mean ‘immediately’, both of time and position (I'll come directly / Directly after this, he was taken away / The house is directly opposite). Direct is usual when it means ‘by a direct route’ or ‘without any intermediary’ (Some flights go direct from Heathrow to Los Angeles / You can buy them direct from the manufacturer). In informal contexts, directly can be used as a conjunction meaning ‘as soon as, the moment after’ (She came directly I called).

Modern English usage. 2014.

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