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LIKE A SHOT Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase like a shot. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase like a shot. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For LIKE A SHOT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for like a shot, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
abruptly immediately instantaneously promptly quickly rapidly speedily suddenly swiftly

Alternatives for DIRECTLY

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