Dictionary
im•me•di•ate•ly
Pronunciation: (i-mē'dē-it-lē), [key]—
adv.
1. without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once:
Please telephone him immediately.
2. with no object or space intervening.
3. closely:
immediately in the vicinity.
4. without intervening medium or agent; concerning or affecting directly.
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conj.
Chiefly Brit.the moment that; as soon as.
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