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

  • (..) I will! It's Princess Anna! Are you g-gonna be okay? Don't worry about me. Anna! Oh, you had us worried sick...My Lady. Get her warm and find Prince Hans, immediately. We will. Thank you. Make sure she's safe! I'm going back out to look for Princess Anna. You cannot risk going out there again. (..)
    2013 Frozen