LIKE A SHOT Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase like a shot. (close relations)
Definition of LIKE A SHOT
Best Alternative Words for LIKE A SHOT
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directly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • without deviation • without anyone or anything intervening • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly | ||||||||
forthwith | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||||||||
immediately | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • near or close by • bearing an immediate relation | ||||||||
instantly | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • without any delay | ||||||||
now | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • the momentary present adverb • in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events • in these times • used to preface a command or reproof or request • at the present moment • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity • in the immediate past | ||||||||
straightaway | adverbadv | |||||||
noun • a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening adjective satellite • performed with little or no delay | ||||||||
at once | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • simultaneously | ||||||||
right away | adverbadv | |||||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening • at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | ||||||||
straight off | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
adverb • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening |