Definitions

immediately

[ih-mee-dee-it-lee] / ɪˈmi di ɪt li /

ADVERB

at once, right away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

directly forthwith instantly promptly rapidly shortly soon urgently

STRONG

now

WEAK

PDQ anon at short notice away double-time hereupon in a New York minute in a flash in a jiffy in nothing flat instantaneously instanter like now now or never on the dot on the double on the spot pronto right now soon afterward straight away straight off summarily thereupon this instant this minute tout de suite unhesitatingly without delay without hesitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

WEAK

eventually never

Example Sentences

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Immediately on confirmation he was handed a second giant portfolio—chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Immediately after the larger quake occurred, those same regions became almost completely quiet.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Immediately, your mind goes to the what, the why and - in this case - especially the how.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Immediately after the event, the official advised against hiring Gorka because his teachings potentially violated department principles against bias in training.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Immediately I stood up, forcing Fred to move away.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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