immediately
//ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li//
Definitions
1.In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
- I hope we can begin immediately.
- Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome.
- His unruly hair was slicked down with water, and as Jessamy introduced him to Miss Brindle his face assumed a cherubic innocence which would immediately have aroused the suspicions of anyone who knew him.
2.Without any intervening time or space.
- A tri-tone chime whistle, operated from the cab by a flexible cable passing down the right hand handrail, is mounted on the top of the smokebox immediately behind the chimney.
1.As soon as, the moment that.
- Immediately he saw the firm, he realised what he could do.
- My dog is an open book: immediately he smelled our dinner, he grew more interested in our activities.
- Immediately you transact on the Redemption and stop the impertinence of debate, God gives you the witness.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1210
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English immediatly, equivalent to immediate + -ly.