directly vs like a shot

directly and like a shot both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
directly	No	No	No	Yes
like a shot	No	No	No	Yes

As adverbs, directly and like a shot are synonyms defined as:

directly and like a shot: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Other synonyms of directly include at once, forthwith, immediately, instantly, now, right away, straight off, straightaway.

directly (adverb)	like a shot (adverb)
without deviation	without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
without anyone or anything intervening
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening