Immediately — Definition & Meaning

What does immediately mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something happens or is done very soon after a particular moment or action. Happening or done very soon after a particular moment or action.

Example

"She immediately called her mother after hearing the news."

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Words that share this root

immediacy immediate immediateness immediator

What's another word for immediately?

instantly quickly promptly speedily swiftly at once

What's the opposite of immediately?

eventually later slowly

Rhymes with immediately

eventually event eventful eventide