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

  • (..) Does it mean anything to either of you? No. Could l have your attention, please? Because of recent events, these new rules will be put into effect immediately: ''All students will return to their house common rooms by every evening. All students will be escorted to each lesson by a teacher. (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • (..) l'll kill you. -l'll kill you! -Argus! Argus, l. . . . Everyone will proceed to their dormitories immediately. Everyone except. . . . . .you three. Ravenclaws, follow me. She's not dead, Argus. She has been Petrified. (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets