Definitions
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adverb
At once, without delay.
Examples
- I hope we can begin immediately.
- Please call me immediately if there is a problem.
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adverb
Right next to something, with nothing in between.
Examples
- The whistle is mounted immediately behind the chimney.
- The bathroom is immediately to the left of the stairs.
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conjunction
As soon as.
Examples
- Immediately he smelled our dinner, my dog came running.
- Immediately she saw the results, she called her doctor.