immediately

Etymology

From Middle English immediatly, equivalent to immediate + -ly.

adv

  1. In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
    I hope we can begin immediately.
    His unruly hair was slicked down with water, and as Jessamy introduced him to Miss Brindle his face assumed a cherubic innocence which would immediately have aroused the suspicions of anyone who knew him. 1967, Barbara Sleigh, Jessamy, Sevenoaks, Kent: Bloomsbury, published 1993, page 96
    Spain failed to move through the gears despite exerting control for lengthy spells and a measure of perspective must be applied immediately to the outcome. November 12, 2011, “International friendly: England 1-0 Spain”, in BBC Sport

conj

  1. directly (as soon as), instantly, the moment that. Indicates that the independent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the dependent clause's referent does.
    Immediately you transact on the Redemption and stop the impertinence of debate, God gives you the witness. 1924 (compiled and published posthumously), Oswald Chambers, "The Witness of the Spirit" (reading for Oct. 22), My Utmost for His Highest

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