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1. this instant

   The strong and general human tendency to procrastination is shown in the progressive weakening of the various words in this group. Immediately primarily signifies without the intervention of anything as a medium, hence without the intervention of any, even the briefest, interval or lapse of time. By and by, which was once a synonym, has become an antonym of immediately, meaning at some (perhaps remote) future time. Directly, which once meant with no intervening time, now means after some little while; presently no longer means in this very present, but before very long. Even immediately is sliding from its instantaneousness, so that we are fain to substitute at once, instantly, etc., when we would make promptness emphatic. Right away and right off are vigorous conversational expressions in the United States.

   Synonyms:
   at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instanter, instantly, now, presently, right away, right off, straightway, without delay

   Antonyms:
   after a while, by and by, hereafter, in the future, some time

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1. this instant

   Read the full text of the This Instant poem by Kurt Philip Behm on the Poetry.com website.

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1. Amy Picklesimer:

   Childbirth can change very quickly and you can be high risk in an instant.

2. Sheriff Jim McDonnell:

   In this modern age of cell phone video and instant analysis on the Internet, I would ask that we keep in mind that a thorough and comprehensive investigation is detailed and time intensive.

3. Ann Hiatt:

   If you'd asked me yesterday what I thought the timeline would be of Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO, I would not have guessed now. But if you'd said,' Okay, Jeff Bezos's stepping down, who will Jeff Bezos choose ?' the first, instant name out of my mouth would be Andy Jassy, i watched Andy Jassy blossom into this beautiful complimentary executive to Jeff Bezos, where Andy Jassy learned to anticipate the questions Jeff Bezos would ask, the things Jeff Bezos would hate, the things Jeff Bezos would love, Jeff Bezos leadership style.

4. Quentin Crisp:

   For flavor, instant sex will never supercede the stuff you have to peel and cook.

5. Greta Gustafson:

   A great tool for any chef to have on hand is the freeRed Cross First Aid App, this app puts instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies — including burns — at your fingertips.