definition of
directly

[1] #1 directly r. [straight, direct] without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office". wn

[2] #2 directly r. without anyone or anything intervening; "these two factors are directly related"; "he was directly responsible"; "measured the physical properties directly". wn

[3] #3 directly r. [immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot] 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!". wn

[4] #4 directly r. [flat, straight] 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". wn