Some actions follow an event with no delay.
The idea
Immediately means at once; it can appear before the main verb or at the end of a clause.
Examples
- The bell rang, and we left immediately.
- Please call me immediately after the interview.
- The child immediately noticed the red kite.
- We need to stop immediately.
- The lights came on immediately.
- She replied immediately to the message.
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Immediately does not mean eventually: the latter suggests a later outcome.
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Choose the correct word. The alarm sounded; we left without waiting. We left ___. (immediately / eventually)
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immediately
immediately: The action follows the alarm without waiting.
Choose the correct word. After a long search, they ___ found the answer. (eventually / immediately)
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eventually
eventually: The solution came after a long search.
Choose the correct word. Please respond at once: reply ___. (immediately / eventually)
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immediately
immediately: The instruction asks for a prompt response.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. The alarm sounded; we left without waiting. We left ___. (immediately / eventually)
Choose the correct word. After a long search, they ___ found the answer. (eventually / immediately)
Choose the correct word. Please respond at once: reply ___. (immediately / eventually)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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