immediately — at once; without any delay
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at once; without any delay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmiːdiətli/
Korean meaning: 즉시, 곧바로
Korean pronunciation: 이**미**디어틀리
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.
🎤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'.
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📝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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