1. (adverb)directly, straight, direct without deviation Synonyms: directly, at once, straightaway, now, like a shot, straight off, direct, flat, straight, right away, instantly, immediately, forthwith Antonyms: indirectly
2. (adverb)directly without anyone or anything intervening Synonyms: at once, straightaway, now, like a shot, straight off, direct, flat, straight, right away, instantly, immediately, forthwith Antonyms: indirectly
3. (adverb)immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening Synonyms: now, at one time, straight, at present, like a shot, instantly, instantaneously, in a flash, at once, outright, nowadays, at a time, today, direct, directly, forthwith, promptly, straight off, straightaway, right away, flat, immediately Antonyms: indirectly
4. (adverb)directly, flat, straight in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly Synonyms: directly, at once, straightaway, now, like a shot, straight off, direct, flat, straight, right away, instantly, immediately, forthwith Antonyms: indirectly
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'directly'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. directly The strong and general human tendency to procrastination is shown in the progressive weakening of the various words in this group. Immediately primarily signifies without the intervention of anythi Synonyms: immediately, at once, instanter, presently, straightway, directly, instantly, right away, this instant, forthwith, now, right off, without delay Antonyms: after a while, by and by, hereafter, in the future, some time