Directly — synonyms, directly antonyms, definition

1. directly (o)

abruptly at once contiguously dead direct due fair forthwith frankly genuinely honestly immediately instantaneously instantly now openly personally plainly plump presently • • •

2. directly (a)

at once forthwith immediately instantaneously instantly now promptly quickly right away soon without delay

3. directly (Adverb)

flat in a flash like a shot outright straight off straightaway tout de suite indirectly

directly (Adverb) — Without deviation. ex. "the path leads directly to the lake"

directly (Adverb) — Without anyone or anything intervening. ex. "these two factors are directly related" ex. "he was directly responsible" ex. "measured the physical properties directly"

directly (Adverb) — Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. ex. "he answered directly"

directly (Adverb) — In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly. ex. "he didn't answer directly"