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immediately

im·me·dia·tely

UK/ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ US/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt.li/ common

adverb

1.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

  • “he answered immediately”
  • “found an answer straightaway”
  • “an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith”
  • “Come here now!”
Synonyms
2.

near or close by

  • “he passed immediately behind her”
3.

bearing an immediate relation

  • “this immediately concerns your future”

Origin

From Middle English immediatly, equivalent to immediate + -ly.

Phrases

  • in no time

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