Antonyms for immediately
ɪˈmi di ɪt liim·me·di·ate·ly

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:3.8 / 4 votes

1. immediatelyconjunction

   Synonyms:
   as soon as, Adverb, directly, after, right

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.3 / 4 votes

1. immediately

   The strong and general human tendency to procrastination is shown in the progressive weakening of the various words in this group. Immediately primarily signifies without the intervention of anything as a medium, hence without the intervention of any, even the briefest, interval or lapse of time. By and by, which was once a synonym, has become an antonym of immediately, meaning at some (perhaps remote) future time. Directly, which once meant with no intervening time, now means after some little while; presently no longer means in this very present, but before very long. Even immediately is sliding from its instantaneousness, so that we are fain to substitute at once, instantly, etc., when we would make promptness emphatic. Right away and right off are vigorous conversational expressions in the United States.

   Antonyms:
   after a while, by and by, hereafter, in the future, some time

   Synonyms:
   at once, directly, forthwith, instanter, instantly, now, presently, right away, right off, straightway, this instant, without delay

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.9 / 7 votes

1. immediately

   Antonyms:
   with delay, after a while

   Synonyms:
   without delay, instantly, forthwith, directly, presently, straightway

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shotadverb

   without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

   "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"

   Synonyms:
   now, at one time, straight, at present, like a shot, instantly, instantaneously, in a flash, at once, outright, nowadays, at a time, today, direct, directly, forthwith, promptly, straight off, straightaway, right away, flat

2. immediatelyadverb

   near or close by

   "he passed immediately behind her"

   Synonyms:
   at once, straightaway, now, like a shot, straight off, directly, right away, instantly, forthwith

3. immediatelyadverb

   bearing an immediate relation

   "this immediately concerns your future"

   Synonyms:
   at once, straightaway, now, like a shot, straight off, directly, right away, instantly, forthwith

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.7 / 3 votes

1. immediatelyadverb

   Antonyms:
   hereafter, by and by, after a while

   Synonyms:
   instantly, forthwith, directly, straightway, at once, now, instanter

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. not now

   not now i'm busy.

   Submitted by anonymous on October 26, 2020  

How to use immediately in a sentence?

1. Sarifuddin Sudding:

   This letter is the basis for us to immediately close the hearing because this is in line with the formulation of the verdict that would have been taken by the ethics committee.

2. Molly Levinson:

   The argument that women gave up a right to equal pay by accepting the best collective bargaining agreement possible in response to the Federation's refusal to put equal pay on the table is not a legitimate reason for continuing to discriminate against them, today, we are filing a motion to allow us to appeal immediately the district court's decision so that Ninth Circuit will be able to review these claims.

3. Father Sichko:

   He knew I was from Kentucky, so when I handed it to him, he immediately said 'bourbon' and I said yes, and then he said, 'very good bourbon.’.

4. Andrew Lipsman:

   It never had its media moment, it was sandwiched between Twitter's hyper-growth, and then almost immediately after came Instagram and Snapchat. Just as Pinterest had its chance to shine, it was competing for attention with other key players.

5. Brandon Scott:

   I am disgusted by these allegations and remain committed to improving this culture and lack of humanity, i will continue to advocate before the Maryland General Assembly for the necessary local authority to immediately terminate officers for clearly egregious conduct in the interest of public safety.

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