Adverbs of Time

at this moment or time

I am cooking dinner now, but we can watch a movie after dinner.

in a way that is instant and involves no delay

After hearing the news, he immediately returned home.

in a manner that has little to no delay

She responded to the email promptly.

with no delay and at once

The digital transaction was completed instantly.

immediately or without delay

He addressed the issue at once to prevent further complications.

without unnecessary delay or detailed consideration

The manager dealt with the issue summarily to maintain efficiency.

quickly and without hesitation

He fixed the issue right away to prevent further complications.

in a very short time

She will arrive shortly after finishing her current task.

for a short duration

She closed her eyes briefly to gather her thoughts.

in an immediate manner with no delay

The message was delivered instantaneously.

very soon

The train is expected to arrive momentarily, so passengers should prepare to board.

about to happen or occur very soon

The repair work on the broken water pipe is imminently scheduled.

at the present time

The company is currently working on a new product launch.

at the moment or present time

The manager is presently in a meeting and will be available later.

at the current moment or during the existing time

The store is closed at present for inventory management.

at the present time, with the understanding that the current situation or decision may be changed in the near future

We have enough supplies for the moment, but we'll need to restock soon.

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

For the time being, I am focusing on my studies before deciding on my career path.

during the period between two events

The meeting starts at 2 p.m.Meantime, let’s review the agenda.

in a manner that is temporary or conditional, with the possibility of change or further confirmation

The event date is provisionally set for next month, pending venue availability.

used to describe a period of time that has no end

She promised to love him forever.

up until the present time

The defendant has heretofore denied all charges in this case.

for an indefinite period of time

The sun shines perpetually in the desert, never once hiding behind clouds.

for an unspecified period of time

The event has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances.

without end or interruption, existing for all time

The bond between the two friends felt eternally strong.

continuously and without interruption, often used in religious, poetic, or formal contexts

May peace and harmony reign evermore in our hearts.

at the exact time another event or action happens

She arrived just as the meeting was starting.

during a single night

The flowers bloomed overnight, transforming the garden.

at the present era, as opposed to the past

Nowadays, people rely heavily on technology for communication.

for a short period of time

She decided to rest awhile before continuing her journey.

in a short amount of time

We'll finish the project before long; just a few more tasks to complete.

the day that will come after today ends

We have an important presentation scheduled for tomorrow.

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.

in the order in which events, actions, or items occurred, following a timeline or sequence

The events in the history book are presented chronologically.

used to indicate that something that was once true or done is no longer the case

I don't enjoy playing video games anymore.

not for any further instances

Please mention her name no more to me; I prefer not to discuss it.

for more time after the current point

I can't wait any longer; I have to leave now.

up to a certain point but not beyond it

She can no longer tolerate the noise in the room.

used to express willingness and availability to help, support, or accommodate someone

Anytime, happy to assist!

at an undetermined point in the future

We should meet sometime next week.

at an unspecified time in the future

Someday, I hope to learn how to play the piano.