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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Samsung did not immediately respond to a MarketWatch request for comment.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 12, 2026

The Financial Times has reported, external that Fahnbulleh has proposed "immediately" providing cost-of-living support for energy bills and transport.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

A spokesman for Herat's city administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the fallout of restrictions.

From Barron's • Jul. 12, 2026

Bandy found the move immediately challenging — from trying to figure out how to buy a gym locker to discovering her preferred grocery store, every task felt like extra work.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2026

My eyes picked Karel immediately from the crowd in front of the church, dressed in top hat and tails as were all the male guests, but incomparably the handsomest there.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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