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1. | [ adverb ] without delay; with no time intervening | |
Synonyms: | immediately at_once now instantly directly straightaway forthwith 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 | |
2. | [ adverb ] without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | |
Synonyms: | immediately at_once now directly instantly forthwith straightaway straight_off like_a_shot 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 | |
3. | [ adverb ] at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | |
Synonyms: | promptly | |
Examples: | "he promptly forgot the address" |
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