Easier English Basic Synonyms

Antonyms:
quiet
with very little or no noise
silent
not talking or making any noise
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now
adverb
Synonyms: now, presently, immediately, instantly, promptly
Antonym: then
Synonyms:
now
at or around this point in time
I can hear a train coming now. 
쑗
 The flight is only two hours – he ought to
be in Berlin by now.
presently
now, or in a short time
He’s presently working for a chemical company. 
쑗
 The doctor’s busy just
now, but will be able to see you presently.
immediately
very soon, or very soon after an event
Please hurry. We must leave immediately. 
쑗
 He got my letter and wrote
back immediately.
instantly
so soon after an event that no time appears to have passed in between
Her mood changed instantly.
promptly
very soon after an event, in a way that is helpful or efficient
The phone rang and she answered promptly.
Antonym:
then
at that time in the past or future
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occasional
adjective
Synonyms: occasional, periodic, intermittent, odd
Antonyms: frequent, regular
Synonyms:
occasional
happening sometimes, but not very often
He was an occasional visitor to my parents’ house. 
쑗
 We make the
occasional trip to London.
periodic
repeated after a regular period of time
periodic attacks of the illness 
쑗
 We carry out periodic reviews of the
company’s financial position.