Pronunciation

/ɪˈmiːdiətli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Without any delay; instantly or promptly. For example: “The ambulance arrived immediately after the call.”
• Adverb: Directly, without any intervening space or time. For example: “The door opened immediately onto the garden.”
• Adverb: Used to indicate that something happens at once or before anything else can intervene. For example: “I’ll be with you immediately.”

Phrases

• “Immediately after”: As soon as something has happened. Example: “Immediately after finishing his homework, he went out to play.”
• “Without further ado”: Promptly and without wasting time. Example: “Let’s begin the meeting immediately without further ado.”
• “Immediately preceding”: Happening or existing just before something else. Example: “The chapter immediately preceding this one discussed the background information.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “Please respond immediately if you receive this message.”
• “She knew immediately that something was wrong.”
• “As soon as he saw her, he turned around and left immediately.”

Synonyms

• Instantly
• Straightaway
• Right away
• At once
• Directly
• Promptly
• Quickly
• Without delay
• Hastily