Meaning & Definition of Immediately in English
English⟶
Immediately
/ɪmidiətli/
adverb
1. Without delay or hesitation
- With no time intervening
- "He answered immediately"
- "Found an answer straightaway"
- "An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"
- "Come here now!"
synonym:
- immediately,
- instantly,
- straightaway,
- straight off,
- directly,
- now,
- right away,
- at once,
- forthwith,
- like a shot
2. Near or close by
- "He passed immediately behind her"
synonym:
- immediately
3. Bearing an immediate relation
- "This immediately concerns your future"
synonym:
- immediately
Examples of using
This growth ought to be removed immediately.
Tom recovered his balance immediately.
This process must be stopped immediately, otherwise the server will breakdown.