Cool MateMeaning of Immediately
In simple words: right away, without waiting
Immediately in a sentence
- He answered the question immediately after it was asked.
- Please call me immediately if there's any problem.
- The train leaves immediately, so hurry up!
- She knew immediately that something was wrong.
- Immediately after dinner, we went for a walk.
How to use Immediately
Use 'immediately' to emphasize urgency or promptness. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in very casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
immediately + verb
Memory hint
Imagine you're in a meeting and someone says, 'We need this done immediately!'—think of rushing to get it done.
Related words
Collocations with Immediately
- respond immediately
- act immediately
- notify immediately
Synonyms for Immediately
- at once
Opposites of Immediately
Common mistakes with Immediately
- Using 'immediate' instead of 'immediately'.
- Confusing with 'eventually', which means later.
- Incorrectly placing 'immediately' at the end of a sentence.
Immediately appears in
Immediately in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فوراً
على الفور، بدون انتظار
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবিলম্বে
এখনই, অপেক্ষা না করে
- GermanDeutsch
Sofort
sofort, ohne zu warten
- SpanishEspañol
Inmediatamente
de inmediato, sin esperar
- Persianفارسی
بلافاصله
همین الان، بدون معطلی
- FrenchFrançais
Immédiatement
tout de suite, sans attendre
- Hindiहिन्दी
तुरंत
तुरंत, बिना इंतज़ार किए
- ItalianItaliano
Subito
subito, senza aspettare
- PortuguesePortuguês
Imediatamente
logo, sem esperar
- RussianРусский
Сразу же
прямо сейчас, не дожидаясь
- Urduاردو
فوراً
فورا، بغیر انتظار
- Chinese中文
立刻
马上，不用等
More words like Immediately
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Immediately
What does Immediately mean?
right away, without waiting
What is the definition of Immediately?
without delay
How do you use Immediately in a sentence?
He answered the question immediately after it was asked.
Can you give another example of Immediately?
Please call me immediately if there's any problem.
What are synonyms for Immediately?
Common alternatives include at once.
What is the opposite of Immediately?
Opposite meanings include eventually, later.
What words go with Immediately?
It commonly pairs with respond immediately, act immediately, notify immediately.
What are common mistakes when using Immediately?
Using 'immediate' instead of 'immediately'. Confusing with 'eventually', which means later. Incorrectly placing 'immediately' at the end of a sentence.
How do you pronounce Immediately?
US: /["/ɪˈmiːdiətli/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈmiːdiətli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Immediately?
Use 'immediately' to emphasize urgency or promptness. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in very casual contexts.
What CEFR level is Immediately?
"Immediately" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.