directly

Adverb
  1. Without deviation (synset 400052386)
    "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
    same as: direct, straight
  2. Without anyone or anything intervening (synset 400506737)
    "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly"
  3. 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
  4. 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"
    same as: flat, straight

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