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immediately-released

|im-me-di-ate-ly-re-leased|

B2

/ɪˈmiːdiətli rɪˈliːst/

(immediate)

without delay

Base FormAdverb
immediateimmediately
Etymology
Etymology Information

'immediate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'immediatus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'medius' meant 'middle.' 'Release' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'laisser' meant 'to let go.'

Historical Evolution

'Immediate' changed from the Latin word 'immediatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'immediate.' 'Release' transformed from the Old French word 'reles' and eventually became the modern English word 'release.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'immediate' meant 'without anything in between,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage. 'Release' initially meant 'to let go,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that has been released without delay.

The immediately-released prisoners were grateful for their freedom.

Synonyms

promptly-releasedinstantly-released

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/18 13:23