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
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Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
An attorney representing the city of Florissant in a civil lawsuit in the case did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Austin Mullen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
After being released into a new aviary, about 80 percent of the birds switched their method immediately.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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Adverb
The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.
—Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
And suddenly, Saric transformed into Jokic, in one sense, anyway: his exit from the game immediately resulted in disaster.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
An attorney representing the city of Florissant in a civil lawsuit in the case did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Austin Mullen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
After being released into a new aviary, about 80 percent of the birds switched their method immediately.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immediately. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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