without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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at once |
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directly |
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forthwith |
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immediately |
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instantly |
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like a shot |
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now |
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right away |
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straight off |
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straightaway |
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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