meaning of immediately
1. In an immediate manner; without intervention of any other person or thing; proximately; directly; -- opposed to mediately; as, immediately contiguous.
2. Without interval of time; without delay; promptly; instantly; at once.
3. As soon as. Cf. Directly, 8, Note.
4. 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
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