directly meaning and definition

DIRECTLY adverb

Definition of directly (adverb)

1. without deviation
   • "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
   • synonyms: direct, straight
2. without anyone or anything intervening
   • "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly"
3. 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!"
   • synonyms: at once, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway
4. 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"
   • synonyms: flat, straight
   • antonym: indirectly