Directly meaning

What does “directly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“directly” is an adverb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: without deviation.

directly

without deviation
“the path leads directly to the lake”
“went direct to the office”
Synonymsstraight direct
without anyone or anything intervening
“these two factors are directly related”
“he was directly responsible”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
“he answered immediately”
“found an answer straightaway”
Synonymsimmediately instantly straightaway straight off now right away at once forthwith
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
“he didn't answer directly”
“told me straight out”
Synonymsflat straight
Oppositesindirectly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University