adv. | 1. | In an immediate manner; without intervention of any other person or thing; proximately; directly; - opposed to |
2. | Without interval of time; without delay; promptly; instantly; at once. | |
3. | As soon as. Cf. Directly, 8, Note. |
Adv. | 1. | immediately - 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: forthwith, in real time, instantly, like a shot, at once, right away, straight off, straightaway, directly, now |
2. | immediately - near or close by; "he passed immediately behind her" | |
3. | immediately - bearing an immediate relation; "this immediately concerns your future" |