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Definition immediately in American English

immediately adverb

adverb
/ɪˈmidiətli/
1

very quickly and without delay

Example

When she saw him come in, she decided to leave immediately.

Example

I did not immediately realize how serious the situation was.

Example

It was immediately apparent that something bad had happened.

Synonyms and related words
suddenly at once straight away
2

most directly

Example

those officers who had been immediately involved in the investigation

Example

the areas immediately affected by the storms

Synonyms and related words
directly first-hand vicarious
3

with no one or nothing between

Example

We could hear noises coming from the room immediately below us.

Example

Jenny's parents were sitting immediately in front of us.

Synonyms and related words
next to near close
4

just before or just after an event

Example

She was with Roosevelt immediately before his death.

Example

He joined the army immediately upon leaving school.

Synonyms and related words
after following since before first early
Definition immediately in American English