subito

Examples

• All

• When the alarm sounded, the staff responded subito to the emergency.

• Please respond subito to the invitation.

• The conductor signaled for the orchestra to begin subito after the pause.

• He left the room subito after the announcement.

• When the alarm sounded, the staff responded subito to the emergency.

• She left the room subito when she heard the news.

• The conductor signaled for the orchestra to begin subito after the pause.

Synonyms

I

immediately

vssubito

∞ 1.0

At once without waiting

is the general idea of occurring now without pause

R

right away

vssubito

960 1.0

Without any delay

is similar but neutral phrasing for immediate action

A

at once

vssubito

344 1.0

Immediately without delay

is the plain sense of happening now without delay

I

instantly

vssubito

330 1.0

Right away without any delay

is the same immediate timing in plain usage

I

instantaneously

vssubito

25 5.6

Happen at once without delay

speaks of simple immediate action rather than scientific precision

I

in short order

vssubito

13 3.5

Very quickly without delay

emphasizes happening now without extra note of speed

P

post-haste

vssubito

• Formal

3 7.4

As quickly as possible

refers simply to something happening now without urgent push

P

pronto

vssubito

• Informal

1 5.6

Very quickly, without delay

stresses occurring now rather than highlighting fast pace

How Quickly

instantly

330 1.0

subito

9.9

soon

∞ 1.0

later

1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology