immediately

Meanings

• adverb

  Without delay; at once; right away.

• adverb

  In a short time; quickly.

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈmiːdi.ətli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

forthwith , now , tout de suite , after , directly , immediately , right , as soon as

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with immediately
commemorately , memorably , admirably , defensibly , delicately , incomparably , inevitably , uncomplainingly

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Variants

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immediately

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Etymology

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From Old French 'immediatement' or Latin 'immediatus' meaning 'unmeditated, not thought out beforehand'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'immediately' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a requirement that something must be done without delay.

2. The term 'immediate effect' refers to a law or regulation that takes effect as soon as it is enacted or published.

3. The term 'immediate family' typically refers to parents, children, and siblings, but can sometimes include grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urgency: A state of need or demand, especially one that calls for immediate action.

2. Promptness: The quality of being quick and efficient in response or action.

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Culture

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In literature, 'immediately' is often used to convey a sense of urgency or excitement. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway describes the party at Gatsby's mansion as 'an extraordinary gift of hospitality, and a visible evidence of his rare understanding - it was this that gave his parties that glamour, that exotic charm which debunked the common notion that such entertainments are only enjoyable at the moment and not worth the preparation.

How to Memorize "immediately"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a stop sign or a traffic light turning red to represent the idea of 'immediately'. Imagine the word 'immediately' written in bold letters with an exclamation mark at the end to emphasize the urgency.
   - Visualize a race car approaching the finish line to represent the idea of 'immediately' in the context of completing a task quickly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'immediately' with the word 'now'. Think of the phrase 'right now' when you encounter the word 'immediately'.
   - Associate the word 'immediately' with the sound of a buzzer or an alarm clock going off to represent the idea of something happening right away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'In My Eager Excitement, I Must Act Now' to help remember the meaning of 'immediately'.
   - Create a mnemonic acronym such as 'I Mean It Mean It Now Now' to help remember the meaning of 'immediately'.

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