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sofort — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anon adv Soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word).
  • forthwith adv Immediately, without any delay.
  • immediate adj Happening or done right away, without delay.
  • immediately adv Right away, without any delay.
  • outright adv Completely and without reservation; entirely.

Senses

sofort is used for these senses in English:

  • anon (archaic) Straight away; at once.
  • at once Immediately; now; right away.
  • forthwith (chiefly, formal, literary, law) Without delay; immediately. [from early 14th c.]
  • immediate Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
  • immediately In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
  • just now (Scotland, South Africa, Caribbean) In a little while.
  • on sight (idiomatic) Immediately when sighted.
  • on sight (by extension) Immediately upon coming to one's attention.

anon — full definition

  1. adv Soon; shortly (an old-fashioned or literary word).
  2. noun An anonymous person, especially someone posting online without revealing their identity.

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