Immediately: meaning, definitions and examples

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immediately

 

[ ɪˈmiːdiətli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

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