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

  • (..) And now our numbers are even fewer. - He's one of them. - He's a traitor. - I can't believe he's doing this. Everyone needs to lay down their weapons immediately. - Traitor! - He's not one of us! This is treason! - You're a puppet! - Hang him! (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1