directly

di-rect-ly · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a straight line or by the shortest route.

  2. 2.

    Without anyone or anything in between.

  3. 3.

    Immediately; very soon.

  4. 4.

    In an open and honest way.

  5. 5.

    Exactly; precisely.

  6. 6.

    As soon as.

Related words

Antonyms: indirectly
See also: direct, direction, immediately
Synonyms: immediately, personally, right away, straight

Etymology

Formed from direct plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The word direct comes from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere meaning "to set straight."