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1. Without deviation
   "the path leads directly to the lake"
   - straight, direct
    
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
   - immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot
    
4. In a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
   "he didn't answer directly"
   - flat, straight

See also: direct

Antonym: indirectly