Associations to the word «Immediately»

Wiktionary

IMMEDIATELY, adverb. In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
IMMEDIATELY, conjunction. Indicates that the dependent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the independent clause's referent does.

Dictionary definition

IMMEDIATELY, adverb. 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!".
IMMEDIATELY, adverb. Near or close by; "he passed immediately behind her".
IMMEDIATELY, adverb. Bearing an immediate relation; "this immediately concerns your future".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats