immediately Meaning & Definition
What Does Immediately Mean?
Immediately is an adverb that means In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay. It can also mean Without any intervening time or space. As a conjunction, it means As soon as, the moment that. As a conjunction, it means Directly (as soon as). Indicates that the independent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the dependent clause's referent does.
Immediately in Brief
| Part of speech | adverb, conjunction |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | forthwith, instantly and at once |
Immediately Definition (Adverb)
- In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
I hope we can begin immediately.
- Without any intervening time or space.
Immediately as a Conjunction
- As soon as, the moment that.
My dog is an open book: immediately he smelled our dinner, he grew more interested in our activities.
Conjunction
- Directly (as soon as). Indicates that the independent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the dependent clause's referent does.
Synonyms of Immediately
Antonyms of Immediately
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Immediately in a Sentence
I hope we can begin immediately.
My dog is an open book: immediately he smelled our dinner, he grew more interested in our activities.
Word Forms & Grammar
immediately (not comparable)
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Words That Rhyme With Immediately
Origin of Immediately
From Middle English immediatly, equivalent to immediate + -ly.
Pronouncing Immediately
The standard pronunciation of immediately is //ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li//, spoken in 1 syllable.