directly
Adverb
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Without deviation (synset 400052386)
"the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
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Without anyone or anything intervening (synset 400506737)
"these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly"
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Without delay or hesitation;
With no time intervening (synset 400049277)"he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"same as: at once, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway -
In a forthright manner;
Candidly or frankly (synset 400058666)"he didn't answer directly"; "told me straight out"; "came out flat for less work and more pay"
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