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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Apple did not immediately respond to AFP requests for comment.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

He said his client immediately called 911 after he saw the fire, the first of more than a dozen 911 calls he would make.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

History shows us why there is no need to panic about England's draw with Ghana on Tuesday, but also underlines why it is important we immediately bounce back.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Instead, all they were asking the court to do is to let them stay in the country and not be immediately deported while they had a chance to litigate their claims.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The boys were immediately on my side, begging for him to join us, and they eventually relented.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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