immediately
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adverb \i-ˈmē-dē-ət-lē also -ˈmē-dit-, British often -ˈmē-jit-\Definition of IMMEDIATELY
1
: in direct connection or relation : directly <the parties immediately involved in the case> <the house immediately beyond this one>
2
: without interval of time : straightway <I'll make that call immediately>
See Examples of IMMEDIATELY
- the person immediately to my left
- Dinner was served immediately after the ceremony.
- The new law will become effective immediately.
First Known Use of IMMEDIATELY
15th century
Related to IMMEDIATELY
- Synonyms
- bang, directly, forthwith, headlong, incontinently, instantaneously, instanter, instantly, now, PDQ, plumb, presently, promptly, pronto, right, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straight off, straightway, at once, in no time, off the bat, on a dime, on the double, on the spot
2immediately
conjunctionDefinition of IMMEDIATELY
chiefly BritishExamples of IMMEDIATELY
- Immediately you fill out this form, we can start processing your request.
- <give us a ring immediately you get back>
First Known Use of IMMEDIATELY
1839
Related to IMMEDIATELY
- Synonyms
- as soon as, when [chiefly British], instantly, once
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