Immediately

/ɪˈmiːdiətli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Without any delay; at once.

She needs medical attention immediately.

At once; instantly.

The fire alarm went off, and everyone evacuated the building immediately.

In a way that is close or direct.

He was immediately struck by her honesty.

Without intervening or intervening time.

The package will be delivered immediately after purchase.

From late Latin 'immediatus', meaning ‘not intervening’.

immediate effect

Taking place without delay.

immediate attention

Urgent focus or care that is required quickly.

immediate family

Close relatives, normally parents, siblings, and children.

immediacy

The quality of being immediate or instant.

mediate

To act as an intermediary or go-between.

Right now

I need that report, like, immediately!

Stat

Get the doctor in here, stat!