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 1. without delay or hesitation;
 with no time intervening (Freq. 24)
 - 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, right away, forthwith, like a shot
 • Derived from adjective:
 immediate (for: immediately)
 2. simultaneously (Freq. 9)
 - he took three cookies at a time
 • Syn:
 at a time, at one time
 
 
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