immediately
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
How often you will meet it
Rank 701 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 26,869 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.013% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adverb
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening also: instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away he answered immediatelyfound an answer straightaway
- near or close by he passed immediately behind her
- bearing an immediate relation this immediately concerns your future
immediately in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Almost immediately, the carriage turned around, and drove off.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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I was by no means disconcerted at not seeing her immediately.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete · George Meredith · Chapter 1
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Immediately, when this stronger influence was felt, the drivers zigzagged back up stream to start a fresh batch.
The Riverman · Stewart Edward White · Chapter 1
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When Hans heard this, he was much delighted, and determined to set out immediately for the Golden River.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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And immediately the bird began to sing, and did not go away until it was told to do so.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1