Meaning of the word immediately in English

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immediately

US /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/

UK /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/

at once; instantly

Example:

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Please respond immediately.

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She left the room immediately after the argument.

Synonym:

instantly at once straightaway forthwith promptly

without any intervening time or space; directly

Example:

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The house is immediately next to the park.

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He sat down immediately opposite her.

Synonym:

directly right straight close next

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