DIRECTLY as ADVERB

1. Meaning
   • without delay or hesitation
   • with no time intervening
   Synonym(s)
   • at once (what does at once mean?)
   • forthwith (what does forthwith mean?)
   • immediately (what does immediately mean?)
   • instantly (what does instantly mean?)
   • in real time (what does in real time mean?)
   • like a shot (what does like a shot mean?)
   • now (what does now mean?)
   • right away (what does right away mean?)
   • straightaway (what does straightaway mean?)
   • straight off (what does straight off mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he answered immediately
   • found an answer straightaway
   • an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
   • Come here now!
   Pertainym(s)
   • immediate (what does immediate mean?)
2. Meaning
   • without deviation
   Synonym(s)
   • direct (what does direct mean?)
   • straight (what does straight mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the path leads directly to the lake
   • went direct to the office
   Pertainym(s)
   • straight (what does straight mean?)
   • direct (what does direct mean?)
3. Meaning
   • in a forthright manner
   • candidly or frankly
   Synonym(s)
   • flat (what does flat mean?)
   • straight (what does straight mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he didn”t answer directly
   • told me straight out
   • came out flat for less work and more pay
   Antonym(s)
   • indirectly (what does indirectly mean?)
   Pertainym(s)
   • direct (what does direct mean?)
4. Meaning
   • without anyone or anything intervening
   Usage Example(s)
   • these two factors are directly related
   • he was directly responsible
   • measured the physical properties directly
   Pertainym(s)
   • direct (what does direct mean?)