The meaning of IMMEDIATELY is without interval of time : straightway. How to use immediately in a sentence.

IMMEDIATELY definition: 1. now or without waiting or thinking: 2. close to something or someone in distance or time: 3…. Learn more.

If something is immediately above something else, it is above it and very close to it. You can use immediately in a similar way with other prepositions such as under, opposite, and behind.

If something happens immediately, it happens without any delay. He immediately flung himself to the floor. Ingrid answered Peter's letter immediately.

Definition of immediately adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025 · immediately (not comparable) In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay. quotations I hope we can begin immediately.

The word "immediately" comes from the Latin word "immediatus," which means "not separated." This reflects the idea of something happening right away, without any gap or delay.

IMMEDIATELY definition: without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once. See examples of immediately used in a sentence.

IMMEDIATELY meaning: 1 : with no person or thing in between; 2 : without any delay

immediately meaning, definition, what is immediately: without delay: Learn more.