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Immediately

/ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ · adverb

Meaning

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay..

Definitions by Sense

  1. In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
  2. Without any intervening time or space.
  3. As soon as, the moment that.

Example Sentences

I hope we can begin immediately.
His unruly hair was slicked down with water, and as Jessamy introduced him to Miss Brindle his face assumed a cherubic innocence which would immediately have aroused the suspicions of anyone who knew him.
Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.
A tri-tone chime whistle, operated from the cab by a flexible cable passing down the right hand handrail, is mounted on the top of the smokebox immediately behind the chimney.
Near-synonym: once
My dog is an open book: immediately he smelled our dinner, he grew more interested in our activities.
Immediately you transact on the Redemption and stop the impertinence of debate, God gives you the witness.
Immediately he saw the firm, he realised what he could do.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does immediately mean?

Immediately means In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay..

What is a synonym for immediately?

Common synonyms include forthwith, now, right away, straightaway.

What is the opposite of immediately?

Possible antonyms include eventually.

How do you use immediately in a sentence?

I hope we can begin immediately.

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