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
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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
See all Example Sentences for immediately
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immediately. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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