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

  • (..) Let him go. Oh, what a hangover. All right, varlet! We're losing a little tolerance. Bring me up. Shut down! Shut down immediately! Circuits don't respond, sir! Then cut the robot power! Power cut! Oh, my head! l'm freezing! (..)
    1973 Westworld