immediately immediately /ˌɪˈmiːˌdiːətli/

adverb

1. () Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening  ( like a shot [Informal] , straight off , right off the bat [Informal, N. American] , directly , forthwith , instantly , now , straightaway , tout de suite , at once , immediately , right away )
   without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
    He answered immediately
   he answered immediately
    Found an answer straightaway
   found an answer straightaway
    An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
   an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
    Come here now!
   Come here now!
   
2. () Near or close by  ( immediately )
   near or close by
    He passed immediately behind her
   he passed immediately behind her
   
3. Bearing an immediate relation  ( immediately )
   bearing an immediate relation
    This immediately concerns your future
   this immediately concerns your future