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

  • (..) repugnant shit. Jules, did you ever hear the philosophy... that once a man admits that he is wrong... that he is immediately forgiven for all wrongdoings? JULES: Get the fuck out my face with that shit. The motherfucker said that shit never had to pick up... (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction