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im‧me‧di‧ate‧ly1 S2 W1
1 without delay [= at once]: Mix in the remaining ingredients and serve immediately. The telephone rang, and he answered it immediately.
Mix in the remaining ingredients and serve immediately.The telephone rang, and he answered it immediately.2 very soon before or after something
3 able to be seen or understood very easily : The solution to this problem is not immediately obvious.
immediately obvious/apparent
The solution to this problem is not immediately obvious.4 [+ adjective/adverb] very near to something
5 very closely involved etc in a particular situation : Those most immediately involved in the disaster will be given support.
immediately affected/concerned/involved etc
Those most immediately involved in the disaster will be given support.