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
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
Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
From April 16 to 25, players can transfer and be immediately eligible in the fall.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Visuals aside, Friday’s performance was immediately hailed by some fans as one of the better ones in the 10 years since Dead & Company formed 10 years ago, out of the long-lingering ashes of the Grateful Dead.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
What's particularly troubling is how quickly investigators accepted the facial recognition result without pursuing basic corroborating evidence that would have immediately cleared the defendant.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, but his identity wasn’t immediately released.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
From April 16 to 25, players can transfer and be immediately eligible in the fall.
—Jenna West, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Visuals aside, Friday’s performance was immediately hailed by some fans as one of the better ones in the 10 years since Dead & Company formed 10 years ago, out of the long-lingering ashes of the Grateful Dead.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
What's particularly troubling is how quickly investigators accepted the facial recognition result without pursuing basic corroborating evidence that would have immediately cleared the defendant.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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 31 Mar. 2025.
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