directly

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directly Definition

• (r) without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
• (r) without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly"
• (r) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
• (r) in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn''t answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay"

directly Synonyms

• at once
• direct
• directly
• flat
• forthwith
• immediately
• in real time
• instantly
• like a shot
• now
• right away
• straight
• straight off
• straightaway