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immediately
adverb
Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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ɪˈmiːdi.ətli
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adverb
Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
“He answered immediately”
adverb
Near or close by
“He passed immediately behind her”
adverb
Bearing an immediate relation
“This immediately concerns your future”
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He answered immediately
Found an answer straightaway
An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!
He passed immediately behind her
This immediately concerns your future
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