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 directly directly /diːˈrɛkli, daɪˈrɛkli, dɪˈrɛkli/

adverb

  1. () Without deviation  ( direct , straight , directly )
    without deviation
     The path leads directly to the lake
    the path leads directly to the lake
     Went direct to the office
    went direct to the office
  2. () Without anyone or anything intervening  ( directly )
    without anyone or anything intervening
     These two factors are directly related
    these two factors are directly related
     He was directly responsible
    he was directly responsible
     Measured the physical properties directly
    measured the physical properties directly
  3. () Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening  ( like a shot [Informal] , straight off , right off the bat [Informal, N. American] , directly , forthwith , instantly , now , straightaway , tout de suite , at once , immediately , right away )
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
     He answered immediately
    he answered immediately
     Found an answer straightaway
    found an answer straightaway
     An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
    an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
     Come here now!
    Come here now!
  4. () In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly  ( flat , directly , straight )
    in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
     He didn't answer directly
    he didn't answer directly
     Told me straight out
    told me straight out
     Came out flat for less work and more pay
    came out flat for less work and more pay