Definitions of directly:

  • adverb:   without deviation
    Example: "The path leads directly to the lake"
  • adverb:   in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
    Example: "He didn't answer directly"
  • adverb:   without anyone or anything intervening
    Example: "These two factors are directly related"
  • adverb:   without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening