directly

directly is an Adjective

Definition:

[1] In a direct manner; in a straight line or course. "To run directly on." Shak. Indirectly and directly too Thou hast contrived against the very life Of the defendant. Shak.

[2] In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.

[3] Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms. No man hath hitherto been so impious as plainly and directly to condemn prayer. Hooker.

[4] Exactly; just. Stand you directly in Antonius` way. Shak.

[5] Straightforwardly; honestly. I have dealt most directly in thy affair. Shak.

[6] Manifestly; openly. [Obs.] Desdemona is directly in love with him. Shak.

[7] Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately. "Will she go now to bed` Directly.`" Shak.

[8] Immediately after; as soon as. Directly he stopped, the coffin was removed. Dickens.