directly (
http://definr.com/directly)
adv 1: without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake";
"went direct to the office" [syn:
straight,
direct]
2: without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors
are directly related"; "he was directly responsible";
"measured the physical properties directly"
3: without delay; with no time intervening; "he answered
immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official
accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith";
"Come here now!" [syn:
immediately,
instantly,
straightaway,
straight off,
now,
right away,
at once,
forthwith,
in real time]
4: 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" [syn:
flat,
straight]
[ant:
indirectly]