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

  • (..) The occipital lobe. That makes me feel good. Zoom. Of course. Ponton, I need you over here immediately. We are back on the case. Nicole, I believe Bizu and Gluant were killed by the same person. And that the killer will strike again tonight. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther
  • (..) far outside of Paris. He was the village idiot as far as I could tell. Idiot, pull up. Monsieur Dumont, you must move your vehicle immediately. I am so sorry, Officer Clouseau. My chair, it won't move. Here's your problem. Your battery cable has come undone. Let me help. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther