immediately

Word parts

immediate + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

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• Hyphenation: im‧me‧di‧ate‧ly, im‧me‧diate‧ly

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.
   • Synonyms: directly and instantly

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

   Immediately I've done it I feel completely disgusted with myself.