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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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 May 2025
When asked who cooks at their house, Shelton, 48, immediately praised Stefani, 55.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 May 2025
Infantino wanted the winner of the Club World Cup to earn even more than the winners of the UEFA Champions League and to be able to unveil a figure that immediately captured the world’s attention.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Spending on security immediately jumped from $50,000 annually prior to 2016 to well over $500,000 after, and ultimately soaring above $1.4 million by 2022.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Adverb
Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 May 2025
When asked who cooks at their house, Shelton, 48, immediately praised Stefani, 55.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 May 2025
Infantino wanted the winner of the Club World Cup to earn even more than the winners of the UEFA Champions League and to be able to unveil a figure that immediately captured the world’s attention.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Spending on security immediately jumped from $50,000 annually prior to 2016 to well over $500,000 after, and ultimately soaring above $1.4 million by 2022.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 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 24 May. 2025.
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