Immediately: meaning, definitions and examples
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immediately
[ ɪˈmiːdiətli ]
right away
At once; without delay. Used to indicate that something should be done or happen without delay.
Synonyms
at once, right away, without delay
Examples of usage
- He needs to see you immediately.
- The doctor will be with you immediately.
Translations
Translations of the word "immediately" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imediatamente
🇮🇳 तुरंत
🇩🇪 sofort
🇮🇩 segera
🇺🇦 негайно
🇵🇱 natychmiast
🇯🇵 すぐに
🇫🇷 immédiatement
🇪🇸 inmediatamente
🇹🇷 hemen
🇰🇷 즉시
🇸🇦 فورًا
🇨🇿 okamžitě
🇸🇰 okamžite
🇨🇳 立即
🇸🇮 takoj
🇮🇸 strax
🇰🇿 дереу
🇬🇪 მყისვე
🇦🇿 dərhal
🇲🇽 inmediatamente
Word origin
The word 'immediately' originated from the Latin word 'immediātus', which means 'unanticipated'. Over time, the meaning of 'immediately' evolved to its current usage in English. The word has been in use for centuries and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
See also: immediacy.