adv. | 1. | In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. | |||
2. | In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means. | ||||
3. | Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms. | ||||
4. | Exactly; just. | ||||
5. | Straightforwardly; honestly. | ||||
6. | Manifestly; openly. | ||||
7. | Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately. | ||||
8. | Immediately after; as soon as.
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Adv. | 1. | directly - without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office" |
2. | directly - without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly" | |
3. | directly - 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, in real time, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightaway, now | |
4. | directly - 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" Antonyms: indirectly - not in a forthright manner; "he answered very indirectly" |