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

  • (..) else no creature seeing Thou mixture rank of midnight weeds collected, with witches' curse thrice blasted, thrice infected Thy natural magic and dire property, on wholesome life usurp immediately Oh villain, villain, smiling damned villain. That a brother should be so perfidious (..)
    2015 Hamlet