immediately

Definition

  • adverb: with no person or thing in between
  • adverb: in direct connection or relation
  • synonyms: instantly, forthwith, straightway

Examples

  • The cause of the problem was not 'immediately' clear. [=is was not known right away]

  • They live in the house 'immediately' [='directly'] behind this one.

  • We need to leave 'immediately'. [='at once', 'right away']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Go! Go! seconds to impact. Now, Gwen, do it now...! Unit . This is La Guardia tower. Turn immediately to heading . Incoming traffic, I repeat . Okay people, back to work, let's land these planes. I'll be back. Thank God, alright! Alright, we're back, everyone, lets go. (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2