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

  • (..) We have a breach. Cordon off this area. Full perimeter wipe-down, right here, right now. Get a mop and escort all civilian personnel from this site immediately. Listen to yourself, Kay. Who talks like that? Why do you think you're so comfortable here? Just about everybody who works (..)
    2002 Men in Black II