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
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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
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
To treat hot chocolate stains on clothing, immediately rinse the garment under cold water, running the water through the reverse side of the stain to flush it out.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
That anybody can generate such images provides a way to immediately express inchoate feelings about an inchoate world through an immediately digestible image.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for confirmation at the time, but the network typically does not comment on casting.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Trump's lawyers, who are pushing for the case to be dismissed entirely in light of his election victory, did not immediately respond.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
To treat hot chocolate stains on clothing, immediately rinse the garment under cold water, running the water through the reverse side of the stain to flush it out.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
That anybody can generate such images provides a way to immediately express inchoate feelings about an inchoate world through an immediately digestible image.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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