Definitions

immediately

[ih-mee-dee-it-lee] / ɪˈmi di ɪt li /

ADVERB

at once, right away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

directly forthwith instantly promptly rapidly shortly soon urgently

STRONG

now

WEAK

PDQ anon at short notice away double-time hereupon in a New York minute in a flash in a jiffy in nothing flat instantaneously instanter like now now or never on the dot on the double on the spot pronto right now soon afterward straight away straight off summarily thereupon this instant this minute tout de suite unhesitatingly without delay without hesitation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

WEAK

eventually never

Example Sentences

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Climate Central, a small organization of just 50 people, has had to carefully prioritize which initiatives to restore immediately, and which to let lie dormant for the time being.

From Salon

“Kevin’s going to have to work very hard to overcome what I sense is a feeling amongst Federal Reserve board staff of his attacking the Fed and almost turning his back immediately after he left.”

From The Wall Street Journal

However, if they claim to have an injury but the physiotherapist or doctor decides they have cramp, they will be told by the chair umpire to immediately resume playing.

From BBC

Santa Clara City did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment.

From Barron's

"This team can perform better," he said on his presentation, and immediately set about proving it.

From Barron's

immediately

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