English · Numbers & Time
immediately
/ɪˈmiːdiətli/
[/ɪˈmiːdiətli/]
right now; at once
Beginneradverb
Definition
Immediately means without any delay or straight away.
Example
Please call me immediately if there is a problem.
Please call me immediately if there is a problem.
Etymology
From 'immediate', from Latin 'immediatus' meaning without anything between, plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used when something must happen at once.