immediately

/ˌɪmˈidˌiətli/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

adverb

1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
   “he answered immediately”
2. near or close by
   “he passed immediately behind her”
3. bearing an immediate relation
   “this immediately concerns your future”

Synonyms for immediately

• instantly
• straightaway
• straight off
• directly
• now
• right away
• at once
• forthwith
• like a shot