directly

(r) without deviation
- the path leads directly to the lake
- went direct to the office
direct, straight,
(r) without anyone or anything intervening
- these two factors are directly related
- he was directly responsible
- measured the physical properties directly
(r) 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!
at once, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straightaway, straight off, now,
(r) 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
flat, straight,

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

indirectly

directed director