| right away 
 
 1. without delay or hesitation;
 with no time intervening (Freq. 10)
 - he answered immediately
 - found an answer straightaway
 - an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
 - Come here now!
 • Syn:
 immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly,
 now, at once, forthwith, like a shot
 • Derived from adjective:
 immediate (for: immediately)
 2. at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
 - he promptly forgot the address
 • Syn:
 promptly
 
 
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