Hyphenation of directly

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word directly? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

di-rect-ly

Definitions of directly:

1.
Without deviation
The path leads directly to the lake Went direct to the office
2.
Without anyone or anything intervening
These two factors are directly related He was directly responsible Measured the physical properties directly
3.
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!
4.
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

Synonyms of directly:

adv straight, direct
adv immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, now, right away, at once, forthwith, in real time, like a shot
adv flat, straight

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