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

  • (..) Report to your stations immediately. This is not a drill. We are under attack. We are under attack. - Shit! - Language! Jarvis, what's the view from upstairs? (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron