Word IMMEDIATELY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
immediately
🇺🇸 [ɪˈmiːdiətli]
Meanings
Without any delay; happening right away. It refers to actions or events that occur instantaneously or as soon as possible. In some contexts, it can also mean something that is of utmost urgency or importance.
Examples
- He responded immediately after hearing the news.
- The emergency team acted immediately to save the people trapped in the building.
- She immediately understood the problem and offered a solution.
Synonyms
instantly
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promptly
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right away
Antonyms
delayed
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slowly
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gradually