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Meaning of Immediately
The primary meaning of the word "immediately" is to do something right away, without delay.
Etymology of Immediately
The word "immediately" originates from the Old French "immediat," meaning "not intermediate," and the Latin "immediatus," which is the past participle of "immediare," meaning "to be next to, or adjoining"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to convey a sense of closeness or proximity in time or space
Synonyms
at once
instantly
straight away
right away
forthwith
promptly
quickly
swiftly
rapidly
speedily
hastily
expeditiously
promptly
without delay
instantly
on the spot
then and there
in a flash
in an instant
like a shot
pronto
straightaway
immediately
forthwith
directly
now
here and now
this instant
this very moment
in a moment
in a jiffy
in no time
before you know it
before long
soon
presently
anon
directly
pronto
on the double
apace
posthaste
with all due haste
with all speed
in double time
in quick time
in less than no time
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is done without delay, at the very beginning, or at the earliest possible moment
- Used to indicate that something is very close to something else in time or space
- Used to emphasize the urgency or importance of something
Usage Examples
- The paramedics arrived immediately and began treating the patient
- The new policy will be implemented immediately, affecting all employees
- The company will respond immediately to any customer complaints
Antonyms
later
eventually
sooner or later
in due course
in due time
after a while
after some time
at a later time
at a later date
at some point
at some stage
in a while
when the time is right
when the moment is right
belatedly
tardily
slowly
gradually
progressively
ultimately
finally
at last
at length
after a long time
in the fullness of time
when all is said and done