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English adverb: immediately

1. immediately without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening


SamplesHe answered immediately.
Found an answer straightaway.
An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
Come here now!.


Synonymsat once, directly, forthwith, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway

2. immediately near or close by


SamplesHe passed immediately behind her.

3. immediately bearing an immediate relation


SamplesThis immediately concerns your future.









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