without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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at once |
directly |
forthwith |
immediately |
instantly |
like a shot |
now |
right away |
straight off |
straightaway |
sample sentences
"he answered immediately""found an answer straightaway"
"an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"
"Come here now!"
lexical pointers
derived from/pertains to