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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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 July 2025
Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the shooting, and a police spokesperson did not immediately describe details or announce an arrest.
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Police asked that anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators immediately.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 July 2025
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Adverb
Then my boyfriend immediately called an ambulance, the police, everything.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 July 2025
Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the shooting, and a police spokesperson did not immediately describe details or announce an arrest.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 July 2025
The profit boost tokens can immediately be used for bets up to $25 on other fights.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Police asked that anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators immediately.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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