directly

/dɚˈɛktli/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adverb

1. without deviation
   “the path leads directly to the lake”
2. without anyone or anything intervening
   “these two factors are directly related”
3. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
   “he answered immediately”
4. in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
   “he didn't answer directly”

Synonyms for directly

• straight
• direct
• immediately
• instantly
• straightaway
• straight off
• now
• right away
• at once
• forthwith
• like a shot
• flat

Antonyms of directly

• indirectly

Words that rhyme with directly

• incorrectly
• correctly