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
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John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
These models are not immediately replacing user-facing interfaces like ChatGPT but are positioned as tools for developers building applications and services.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Any attempt to disrupt the entanglement, such as hacking, would immediately alert both people communicating.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Shai was hooked immediately, and Zeev started soon after, initially trying rollerblading.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
China is under pressure to negotiate a deal whether the tariffs take effect immediately or in three months, Ackman said in a post on X.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
These models are not immediately replacing user-facing interfaces like ChatGPT but are positioned as tools for developers building applications and services.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Any attempt to disrupt the entanglement, such as hacking, would immediately alert both people communicating.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Shai was hooked immediately, and Zeev started soon after, initially trying rollerblading.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2025.
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