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adv
In an incontinent manner; without restraint, or without due restraint.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: immodestly, immoderately, unchastely, illicitly, immorally, improperly, incontinently, indecently, reprehensibly, unseemly, unvirtuously, wickedly, wrongfully, wrongly
Antonyms: none provided
adv
Immediately; at once; forthwith.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Synonyms: forthwithal, instantly, right away, anoon, ASAP, at once, by and by, directly, forthwith, incontinently, instanter, no sooner said than done, now, on the nail, on the spot, on the spur of the moment, pronto, right now, right off, soon, stat, straightaway, this instant, toot sweet, tout de suite, yesterday
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English incontinent Middle English -ly English -ly English incontinently From incontinent + -ly.
