immediately meaning and definition

IMMEDIATELY adverb

Definition of immediately (adverb)

1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
   • "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
   • synonyms: at once, directly, forthwith, instantly, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway
2. near or close by
   • "he passed immediately behind her"
3. bearing an immediate relation
   • "this immediately concerns your future"