directly

Adverb

• 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
    

• 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!
    

• without anyone or anything intervening
  • these two factors are directly related
    
  • he was directly responsible
    
  • measured the physical properties directly
    

• without deviation
  • the path leads directly to the lake
    
  • went direct to the office
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  flat , straight , direct