immediately (Meaning)
immediately (r)
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
near or close by
bearing an immediate relation
immediately (adv.)
In an immediate manner; without intervention of any other person or thing; proximately; directly; -- opposed to mediately; as, immediately contiguous.
Without interval of time; without delay; promptly; instantly; at once.
As soon as. Cf. Directly, 8, Note.
Synonyms & Antonyms of immediately
immediately Sentence Examples
- Upon hearing the news, Tom knew he needed to react immediately.
- The doctor advised the patient to take the medication immediately to alleviate pain.
- As soon as the fire alarm sounded, everyone evacuated immediately.
- The police officer immediately pursued the suspect after receiving the report.
- The car's brakes failed, and the driver swerved immediately to avoid a collision.
- Upon discovering the broken window, we immediately secured the area to prevent further damage.
- The team celebrated their victory immediately after the final whistle blew.
- The students immediately submitted their assignments when the deadline approached.
- The CEO immediately convened a meeting to address the company's recent challenges.
- When the earthquake struck, residents immediately sought shelter in designated safe zones.
FAQs About the word immediately
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening, near or close by, bearing an immediate relationIn an immediate manner; without intervention of any other
instantly, now, directly,promptly, straight off, right off, at once, suddenly, instantaneously, away
slowly,slowly,late, late, tardily,tardily
Upon hearing the news, Tom knew he needed to react immediately.
The doctor advised the patient to take the medication immediately to alleviate pain.
As soon as the fire alarm sounded, everyone evacuated immediately.
The police officer immediately pursued the suspect after receiving the report.
