im·me·di·ate·ly
i-ˈmē-dē-ət-lē 
also -ˈmē-dit-
British often -ˈmē-jit-
1
: without interval of time : straightway
I'll make that call immediately.
2
: in direct connection or relation : directly
the parties immediately involved in the case
the house immediately beyond this one
chiefly British
Examples of immediately in a Sentence
Adverb
the person immediately to my left
Dinner was served immediately after the ceremony.
The new law will become effective immediately.
Conjunction
Immediately you fill out this form, we can start processing your request.
give us a ring immediately you get back
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Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The Twins’ center fielder immediately dropped his bat, hopped up and down and walked straight off the field and into the tunnel leading to the clubhouse.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.
—Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
But UConn, usually at its best after making halftime adjustments, immediately fell behind again in the third.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The Twins’ center fielder immediately dropped his bat, hopped up and down and walked straight off the field and into the tunnel leading to the clubhouse.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immediately
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immediately. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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