26984 words

immediately

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
now or without waiting or thinking:

Examples:

We really ought to leave immediately.
The purpose of the meeting wasn't immediately obvious.
2
close to something or someone in distance or time:

Examples:

immediately after Milton Street is on the left, immediately after the bank.
They moved in immediately before Christmas.
We heard a loud crash from the room immediately above us.
3

Examples:

The people most immediately affected by the drought are the farmers themselves.
4
as soon as:

Examples:

Immediately she'd gone, the boys started to mess about.
I'll call you immediately I hear anything.
5
now or without waiting or thinking:

Examples:

The plane began to turn to the left almost immediately after takeoff.
6
close to something or someone:

Examples:

Turn left, and the bathroom is immediately on the right.

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