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

  • (..) after them, but it didn't work. I bet you there were guys that tried to do it. Just went: "Hi, my name's Rico. Would you like to go to bed immediately? Hey, it's a 'riconic' relationship." - Hey. - There he is. This is what I like. See? You come home, your parents (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2