Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

ADVERB 4

1. without deviation

   • “the path leads directly to the lake”
   • “went direct to the office”
   Synonymsstraightdirect

2. without anyone or anything intervening

   • “these two factors are directly related”
   • “he was directly responsible”
   • “measured the physical properties directly”

3. 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!”
   Synonymsimmediatelyinstantlystraightawaystraight offnowright awayat onceforthwithlike a shot

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”
   Synonymsflatstraight