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immediately Synonyms

Another word for immediately

Choosing another word for immediately depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At once; instantly; without any delay or lapse of time.

Usage Example

"Please respond to the client's inquiry instantly so we can finalize the schedule."

Strongest
instantly
at once
right away
straightaway
forthwith
instantaneously
Strong
promptly
now
directly
there and then

• adverb (Context 2)

With no person, thing, or space intervening; closely or directly in position or relation.

Usage Example

"The new community library is located directly adjacent to the municipal park."

Strongest
directly
Strong
closely
right
squarely
Weak
tightly

• conjunction (Context 3)

As soon as; at the exact moment that.

Usage Example

"She telephoned the office as soon as she heard the news about the merger."

Strongest
as soon as
once
Strong
directly
instantly
the moment
the instant

Opposites of immediately

The opposite of immediately shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

later
eventually
indirectly
distantly
remotely
ultimately
belatedly
finally
See all opposites of immediately

• Nearby Words

immeasurably
immediacy
immediate
immediately
immemorial
immense
immensely

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Immediately. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/immediately
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