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

  • (..) Don't go... Don't go. Sir, yes, sir! What happened? I don't know. I was ordered to bring you immediately. Bologa, come quick. To tell you. Excuse me. A group of romanian prisoners was captured. We have the chance to hear from (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged
  • (..) I have a small, cozy place. This is your shelter? This is only the purgatory. A bit smelly. What about the paradise? Immediately. It's small and romantic, except the smell which is everywhere. Over here... A geniune museum piece. In fact, here is where the centuries confound. The styles... rococo, (..)
    1965 Forest of the Hanged