immediately
adverb
, British often -ˈmē-jit-\
Definition of immediately
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immediately
conjunctionDefinition of immediately (Entry 2 of 2)
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Synonyms for immediately
Synonyms: Adverb
bang, directly, forthwith, headlong, incontinently, instantaneously, instanter, instantly, now, PDQ, plumb, presently, promptly, pronto, right, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straight off, straightway
Synonyms: Conjunction
as soon as, instantly, once, when
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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: Adverb
Lovren arrived on Merseyside in 2014 and immediately established himself as a regular in the back four. — SI.com, "Dejan Lovren Reveals Why He's Unhappy at Liverpool & the Reason He Didn't Leave This Summer," 4 Sep. 2019 Both immediately signaled for assistance from the dugout. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros worry about George Springer after loss to Brewers," 4 Sep. 2019 Initially, scientists at the Adler Planetarium, where the meteorite was seen by many night owls, planned to immediately search for it. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "When a meteorite plunged into Lake Michigan, a team of scientists built a sled with magnets to find it," 4 Sep. 2019 Among other major changes: ■ All kicks that enter the end zone are immediately ruled touchbacks, including field goal attempts from beyond the 20-yard line. — Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, "This year, high school football is a new ballgame," 4 Sep. 2019 Adrover’s first collection, presented in 1999, had all the grit and rawness associated with downtown, and immediately established him as a designer to watch. — Vogue, "It’s Been 20 Years Since Miguel Adrover Disrupted NYFW—8 Ways That He Was Ahead of His Time," 4 Sep. 2019 The Oregonian/OregonLive wasn’t immediately able to reach Connolly’s family. — oregonlive, "Police arrest Oregon suspect in 1978 murder of Alaska girl using DNA analysis," 4 Sep. 2019 Representatives of Uber did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, "Autopsy of a missing 23-month-old girl found dead in a Pennsylvania park is planned for today," 4 Sep. 2019 Ballard, Seattle’s craggy industrial area that runs along Shilshole Bay known for its commercial fishing, immediately attracted the seafaring Northerners. — Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, "From Beer Halls to Bakeries, Where to Find Seattle’s Scandinavian Influences," 4 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'immediately.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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