Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Without delay or without any time passing.
Immediately
/ɪˈmidiətli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Call me immediately if you feel sick.She left the party immediately after he arrived.
Etymology:
The word immediately comes from the late Middle English period, originating from Old French immediat and from Latin immediatus, meaning not having anything between. The prefix in- in Latin transforms to im- before the letter m, which denotes negation, and medius means middle.
Usage Statistics:
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