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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Carnegie's Gabuev says that even if China was to try to force Russia's hand, it is "not exactly the kind of country to immediately accept it".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Since 2003, there have only been six prior times when S&P 500 lost more than 1% immediately following an RSI of 75+,” noted Jonathan Krinksy, managing director and chief market technician at BTIG.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Bank of America did not immediately respond to MarketWatch’s request for comment.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

He almost immediately issued an order to enforce the subpoena before even giving the hospital a chance to respond.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The first thing that came to mind was Chernobyl, but I almost immediately dismissed the idea.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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