Etymology

immediately

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Today it means: In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay. Full definition →

First used 19th c.Middle English immediatly
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromimmediatly
  2. English todayimmediately

From Middle English immediatly, equivalent to immediate + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. As soon as, the moment that.

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