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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This allows Zubimendi to arrive into a position to receive a pass, without being picked up, before executing on the idea he has in his head immediately.

From BBC

Russian authorities didn’t immediately respond to the allegation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clyde: We just clicked immediately; we were drawn to each other.

From Los Angeles Times

It was not immediately clear if any of the men named in the prosecution document will face charges in court.

From Barron's

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said federal agents in the city would wear body cameras "effective immediately" in a move that would be later "expanded nationwide."

From Barron's

immediately

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