im·me·di·ate·ly
i-ˈmē-dē-ət-lē 
also -ˈmē-dit-,
British often -ˈmē-jit-
1
: without interval of time : straightway
I'll make that call immediately
2
: in direct connection or relation : directly
the parties immediately involved in the case
the house immediately beyond this one
chiefly British
Synonyms
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
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Three search warrants obtained by the Star-Telegram in March said investigators identified 13 people who had died since 2022 while at or immediately after leaving the group homes.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
Attorney information for the suspect was not immediately available.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 June 2024
Timberlake’s spokespeople and his attorney did not immediately respond to the Los Angeles Times’ requests for comment.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024
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Adverb
Alysha Clark checked in off the bench for the Aces late in the first quarter and immediately had a hot hand, sinking her first 3-pointer to cut Connecticut’s lead to a single point.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Three search warrants obtained by the Star-Telegram in March said investigators identified 13 people who had died since 2022 while at or immediately after leaving the group homes.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
Attorney information for the suspect was not immediately available.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 June 2024
Timberlake’s spokespeople and his attorney did not immediately respond to the Los Angeles Times’ requests for comment.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for immediately
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immediately. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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