Definition of Directly

Adverb

  • 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"
  • 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!"
    - straight off - right away - at once - like a shot
  • without anyone or anything intervening
    "these two factors are directly related"
    "he was directly responsible"
    "measured the physical properties directly"
  • without deviation
    "the path leads directly to the lake"
    "went direct to the office"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Directly

  • Scrabble® score of the directly (14)
  • Word Chums® score of the directly (17)
  • Words With Friends® score of the directly (15)

Unscramble directly

197 unscramble word found using the letters directly.

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