im·me·di·ate·ly
i-ˈmē-dē-ət-lē 
also -ˈmē-dit-,
British often -ˈmē-jit-
1
: without interval of time : straightway
I'll make that call immediately
2
: in direct connection or relation : directly
the parties immediately involved in the case
the house immediately beyond this one
chiefly British
Synonyms
Examples of immediately in a Sentence
Adverb
the person immediately to my left
Dinner was served immediately after the ceremony.
The new law will become effective immediately.
Conjunction
Immediately you fill out this form, we can start processing your request.
give us a ring immediately you get back
Recent Examples on the Web
Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
The auction house’s head honchos Darren Julien and Martin Nolan immediately traveled to the U.K. to verify the guitar with the help of Beatles historians Andy Babiuk and Danny Bennett.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Beck did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
Even though the story is now 80 years in the past, the film immediately connects you to this universal experience of love and family and loss, of strength, courage and resilience that comes from surviving something traumatic, and of the hope that our parents are proud of us.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
Still, Trump won't be able to cash out the new stock immediately.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2024
The agency didn't immediately respond to an inquiry from NPR about possible liability.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Attorney Stephen Thomas, who is chairperson for the Florida Workers’ Alliance political committee and, according to 2022 tax filings, the director of the Florida Consumer Alliance, a 501(c)(4) that gave $17,500 to End the Corruption, did not immediately respond to the Herald’s request for comment.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Anyone who sees the suspect should avoid contacting him and call 911 immediately, referencing Plano police incident #24-77047.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
Adverb
Despite her initial excitement at getting a fresh start, almost immediately, Bonnie had problems, says her friend Evie Conner.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
The auction house’s head honchos Darren Julien and Martin Nolan immediately traveled to the U.K. to verify the guitar with the help of Beatles historians Andy Babiuk and Danny Bennett.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Beck did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2024
Even though the story is now 80 years in the past, the film immediately connects you to this universal experience of love and family and loss, of strength, courage and resilience that comes from surviving something traumatic, and of the hope that our parents are proud of us.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
Still, Trump won't be able to cash out the new stock immediately.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2024
The agency didn't immediately respond to an inquiry from NPR about possible liability.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Attorney Stephen Thomas, who is chairperson for the Florida Workers’ Alliance political committee and, according to 2022 tax filings, the director of the Florida Consumer Alliance, a 501(c)(4) that gave $17,500 to End the Corruption, did not immediately respond to the Herald’s request for comment.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
Anyone who sees the suspect should avoid contacting him and call 911 immediately, referencing Plano police incident #24-77047.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immediately. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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