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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"We're ready to cease hostilities immediately provided that Russia's medium- and long-term security is ensured, and we are ready to co-operate with you."

From BBC

Humber’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn’t immediately clear who the remaining investors are.

From Barron's

Short sellers borrow shares and sell them immediately in anticipation of being able to buy them back later at what they expect to be a lower price.

From Barron's

She demanded that I finish the call on the porch so that when I walked in, I could immediately focus on the children.

From The Wall Street Journal

immediately

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