Main entry: now, directly, immediately, instantly, forthwith, like a shot, straight off, straightaway, at once, right away
Definition: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Usage: he answered immediately; found an answer straightaway; an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith; Come here now!
Main entry: direct, directly, straight
Definition: without deviation
Usage: the path leads directly to the lake; went direct to the office
Main entry: flat, directly, straight
Definition: in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
Usage: he didn't answer directly; told me straight out; came out flat for less work and more pay
Main entry: directly
Definition: without anyone or anything intervening
Usage: these two factors are directly related; he was directly responsible; measured the physical properties directly