What is the meaning of directly?

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

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APA	WordNet. (2010). directly. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/directly/definitions/1251232
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