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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"I thank the work of the WA Police in quickly identifying this individual and acting immediately."

From Barron's

McGee said the woman was taken to the hospital, but her condition was not immediately clear.

From Los Angeles Times

Whenever I fantasise about a couple of hours of uninterrupted relaxation during the chilly winter months, my mind immediately conjures up images of curling up on the sofa with a deliciously good book.

From BBC

Paul came back immediately: "We have to keep hope and keep with the Church of England," he said.

From BBC

Disruptive did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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