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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There are also ways for employees to diversify without having to immediately sell and pay taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“We have immediately suspended further distribution of the guide and are actively investigating how this occurred in coordination with our publishing and printing partners,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Rivian didn’t immediately respond to a request for clarification.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It was not immediately clear whether the aircraft had developed a mechanical or any other technical problem, or had been downed by Iranian fire.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

After that first seizure at his sister's dinner table, he recovers almost immediately with no memory of the fit or any ill effect.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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