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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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Earlier this week, authorities ordered the closure of parks with high fire risk and warned that anyone found entering those areas to start fires would be arrested immediately.

From BBC

Structural limits also apply, as production cannot immediately be redirected to domestic consumption.

From Barron's

Almost immediately, Canada's official languages commissioner reportedly received dozens of complaints.

From BBC

California leaders immediately responded with promises to fight the order in court.

From Los Angeles Times

Donner’s attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.