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| 1. | [ adverb ] without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | |
| Synonyms: | immediately at_once now right_away instantly directly forthwith straightaway straight_off in_real_time | |
| Examples: | "he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!" |
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| Related terms: | immediate | |
