immediately

The word “immediately” has 5 syllables: im-me-di-ate-ly.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈmiːdiətli/.


What is synonym and antonym for immediately?

In the thesaurus, “immediately” has 6 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for immediately along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for immediately

  • directly
  • instantly
  • now
  • once
  • promptly
  • when

Antonyms for immediately

  • after
  • slowly

Meanings of immediately

  • adverb
    1. In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
  • conjunction
    1. Directly (as soon as). Indicates that the independent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the dependent clause's referent does.

Example Sentences

  • She responded immediately to the emergency call.
  • The software update needs to be installed immediately to fix the security issue.
  • He left the room immediately after the meeting ended.
  • The teacher asked the students to immediately turn in their assignments.
  • The company will immediately address any customer complaints.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to immediately, such as: after, directly, instantly, now, once, promptly, slowly.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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bang

  • at once
  • away
  • bash
  • bat
  • blast
  • blow
  • boom
  • bump
  • clang
  • clap
  • clip
  • collide
  • crack
  • crash
  • directly
  • hit
  • immediately
  • instantly
  • kick
  • knock
  • lick
  • now
  • poke
  • pop
  • pound
  • promptly
  • punch
  • ram
  • rap
  • rattle
  • right
  • roar
  • rumble
  • shut
  • slam
  • slap
  • smack
  • smash
  • spank
  • strike
  • stroke
  • swipe
  • thrill
  • thud
  • thump
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early

  • ancient
  • beforehand
  • briefly
  • daybreak
  • directly
  • early morning
  • first
  • first blush
  • first flush of morning
  • first light
  • fresh
  • immediate
  • immediately
  • initial
  • new
  • precocious
  • prehistoric
  • premature
  • prematurely
  • previous
  • primal
  • primeval
  • primitive
  • primordial
  • promptly
  • quick
  • recent
  • recently
  • right away
  • shortly
  • soon
  • sudden
  • timely
  • too soon
  • unexpected
  • unexpectedly
  • untimely

facilely

quickly

  • expeditiously
  • fast
  • hastily
  • hurriedly
  • immediately
  • instantaneously
  • instantly
  • promptly
  • quick
  • rapidly
  • soon
  • speedily
  • swiftly

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