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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Neither the district attorney nor public defender’s office responded immediately to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

It was not immediately clear how many troops were involved.

From Barron's

Lawyers for Halim and Buffalo Wild Wings didn’t immediately return requests for comment Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Hefner Foundation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

"Some cases have been uncovered, and the officers involved were immediately dismissed."

From BBC