I. pronunc at immediate +lē or li; or ÷-mēdə̇t- adverb
Etymology: Middle English immediatly, from Late Latin immediatus + Middle English -ly
1. : without intermediary : in direct connection or relation : closely
immediately contiguous
immediately away from the shore
2. : without interval of time : without delay : straightway
immediately after the meeting
come home immediately
II. conjunction
: as soon as
immediately his intentions are understood, he may leave