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 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