directly

Meanings

• without deviation
  • "the path leads directly to the lake"
• without anyone or anything intervening
  • "these two factors are directly related"
  • "he was directly responsible"
  • "measured the physical properties directly"
• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
• in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
  • "he didn't answer directly"

Synonyms

at once, direct, flat, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight, straight off, straightaway