ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Immediately

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Immediately is an adverb meaning In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

Meaning

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

More Meanings

  1. Without any intervening time or space.
  2. As soon as, the moment that.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: once
I hope we can begin immediately.
Immediately he saw the firm, he realised what he could do.
My dog is an open book: immediately he smelled our dinner, he grew more interested in our activities.

Synonyms for immediately

Depending on context, synonyms include forthwith, now, straightaway, directly, anoon, ASAP.

Antonyms for immediately

Common opposites include eventually.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include forthwith, instantly, now, directly, straightaway, stat.

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