without delay

Main Entry:
early [ur-lee]
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: immediately
Synonyms: at once, betimes, directly, first, freshly, in a jiffy, in an instant, in no time, instantaneously, instantly, newly, presto, primitively, promptly, recently, right away, seasonably, soon, straightaway, summarily, thereon, thereupon, timely, without delay
Antonyms: late
Main Entry: immediately
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: at once, right away
Synonyms: PDQ, anon, at short notice, away, directly, double-time, forthwith, hereupon, in a New York minute, in a flash, in a jiffy, in nothing flat, instantaneously, instanter, instantly, like now, now, now or never, on the dot, on the double, on the spot, promptly, pronto, rapidly, right now, shortly, soon, soon afterward, straight away, straight off, summarily, thereupon, this instant, this minute, tout de suite, unhesitatingly, urgently, without delay, without hesitation
Antonyms: eventually, later, never
Main Entry: instantly
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: right now
Synonyms: PDQ, at once, away, directly, double-time, first off, forthwith, immediately, in a flash, instantaneously, instanter, now, on a dime, pronto, right, right away, spontaneously, straight away, there and then, this minute, tout de suite, without delay
Notes: simultaneously means happening or existing at the same time; instantaneously means done without any delay; instantly means done at once
Antonyms: eventually, later
Main Entry: presently
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: in a short while
Synonyms: anon, before long, before you know it, by and by, directly, down the line, down the pike, down the road, immediately, in a minute, in a moment, in a short time, now, nowadays, pretty soon, shortly, soon, today, without delay
Notes: momentarily means 'in a moment'; presently means 'soon' or 'shortly'
presently means 'soon, shortly, before long' while at present means 'at the time of speaking'
Antonyms: eventually, later, never
Main Entry: readily
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: quickly; effortlessly
Synonyms: at once, at the drop of a hat, cheerfully, eagerly, easily, facilely, freely, gladly, hands down, immediately, in a jiffy, in no time, lightly, no sweat, nothing to it, piece of cake, promptly, quick as a wink, right away, slick as whistle, smoothly, speedily, straight away, swimmingly, unhesitatingly, well, willingly, without delay, without demur, without difficulty, without hesitation
Antonyms: unwillingly
Main Entry: short
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: abruptly
Synonyms: aback, by surprise, forthwith, sudden, suddenly, unanticipatedly, unaware, unawares, unexpectedly, without delay, without hesitation, without warning
Antonyms: long
Main Entry: right away
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: at once
Synonyms: immediately, right off the bat, straightaway, without delay
Main Entry: tout de suite
Part of Speech: adjective, adverb
Definition: immediately
Synonyms: at once, in a wink, in an instant, now, pronto, right away, without delay
Main Entry: thereupon
Part of Speech: adverb
Definition: immediately
Synonyms: at once, following that, forthwith, suddenly, without delay
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