directly   (Sound)

The adv directly has 4 senses

• directly, straight, direct -- (without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office")


• directly -- (without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly")


• immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot -- (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!")


• directly, flat, straight -- (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")