immediately

[ɪˈmiːdiətli]

immediately Definition

• 1. without any delay; instantly
• 2. near the beginning of a period of time

Using immediately: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "immediately" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to speak with you immediately.

• Example

  The concert sold out immediately after tickets went on sale.

• Example

  She recognized him immediately.

• Example

  Immediately after the accident, the police arrived at the scene.

immediately Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for immediately

• instantly
• promptly
• forthwith

Phrases with immediately

• immediately adjacent

  directly next to or adjoining something else

  Example

  The new building is immediately adjacent to the old one.

• immediately apparent

  obvious or clear without needing further explanation

  Example

  The problem was immediately apparent to everyone in the room.

• immediately available

  able to be obtained or used right away

  Example

  The information is not immediately available, but I will try to get it for you as soon as possible.

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Summary: immediately in Brief

The adverb 'immediately' [ɪˈmiːdiətli] means without any delay, instantly, or near the beginning of a period of time. It can be used in phrases like 'immediately adjacent' and 'immediately apparent.' Examples include 'I need to speak with you immediately,' and 'Immediately after the accident, the police arrived at the scene.'