Synonyms of directly
19 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for directly is precisely. Other synonyms of directly are straightwise, undeviatingly, now, unambiguously and dead. The opposite of directly is indirectly.
Synonyms and similar words for directly
adverbIn a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
- straightwiseStraight; on an unerring course; directly.
- undeviatinglyWithout deviation; directly, unerringly.
adverbPlainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
- bluntlyIn a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.
adverbExactly; just; at the shortest possible distance.
- accuratelyIn an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
adverbStraightforwardly; honestly.
adverbImmediately.
- forthwithWithout delay; immediately.
adverbSoon; next; in due time; as soon as it becomes convenient.
adverbMore synonyms
- clearly
- downrightlyClearly; plainly; directly; downright.
- unambiguouslyIn a manner that is not ambiguous; leaving no doubt; clearly.
- dead
- preciselyIn a precise manner; exactly.
- slap bangExactly, precisely.
- now
- tout de suiteImmediately, right away.
- in due courseWhen the time is right; presently; eventually.
- presently
- shortly
Opposite of directly
adverbMore antonyms
- circuitouslyIn a circuitous manner; following a circuitous route.
- indirectlyIn an indirect manner.
adverbAntonym(s) of “soon, next”.
Meaning of directly
- adverb In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
- adverb In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary but by direct means.
- adverb Plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
directly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of directly
- What is another word for directly?
- Directly has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as precisely, straightwise, undeviatingly, now, unambiguously and dead.
- What is the opposite of directly?
- The opposite of directly is indirectly.
- What does directly mean?
- Directly means in a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
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