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

  • (..) - Everybody's having a good time. - Much too good a time. The place is to be closed. - But I've no excuse to close it. - Find one. Everyone is to leave immediately. This café is closed until further notice. Clear the room at once! On what grounds? I'm shocked to find that (..)
    1942 Casablanca
  • (..) others in between... ...or aren't you the kind that tells? I suspect Ugarte left the letters of transit with Mr. Blaine. I suggest you search the café immediately. If Rick has them, he's too smart to let you find them there. You give him credit for too much cleverness. (..)
    1942 Casablanca