Definition of Directly

• without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office"
• 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; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"