immediately

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
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Adverb

Positive immediately

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If you do something immediately, you do it with no time or space between.

   One car went by, immediately followed by a second at high speed.

   Young man, I want this room cleaned up right now--immediately! Do you understand me?

Preposition

Preposition immediately

1. (British) right after; as soon as

   Miss Mei-Ling will be arriving here at twelve forty-five. Let me know immediately she does.

Synonyms

• right away
• at once
• instantly