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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Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Her lawyer, Robert F. Julian, did not immediately return a request for comment.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
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WME did not comment when reached by PEOPLE, and a representative for Baldoni did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Her lawyer, Robert F. Julian, did not immediately return a request for comment.
—Shayla Colon, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immediately. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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