immediately — at once; without any delay
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at once; without any delay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
Example Sentences
- My mom can immediately detect when I've eaten her secret chocolate stash.
- The wifi went down and students immediately started panicking about their online games.
- Please submit your report immediately after the meeting.
immediately
ADVERB[/ɪˈmiːdiətli/]
at once; without any delay
When the fire alarm rang, everyone immediately rushed toward the exit.
The emergency alarm sounded, and the doctor immediately shouted, "I'm ready!" before rushing to the patient. (IMMEDIATELY → "I'M READY!")
The doctors reacted immediately and treated the patient before the condition worsened.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'immediatus', meaning 'with nothing in between', derived from the prefix 'im-' (not) combined with 'mediatus' (mediated or intervening), based on 'medius' meaning 'middle'.
Breakdown
im- (not) + mediate (intervene/come between) + -ly (adverb suffix) = immediately
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom can immediately detect when I've eaten her secret chocolate stash.”
“The wifi went down and students immediately started panicking about their online games.”
“Please submit your report immediately after the meeting.”
“I immediately regretted eating that extra spicy ramen.”
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