Definitions for immediately



Overview of adv immediately

The adv immediately has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (46) immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot

(without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!")

2. (5) immediately

(near or close by; "he passed immediately behind her")

3. immediately

(bearing an immediate relation; "this immediately concerns your future")

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