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English adverb: instantly

1. instantly without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening


SamplesHe answered immediately.
Found an answer straightaway.
An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
Come here now!.


Synonymsat once, directly, forthwith, immediately, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway

2. instantly without any delay


SamplesHe was killed outright.


Synonymsin a flash, instantaneously, outright









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