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Antonym of Immediately

Definition:

The antonym of "immediately" refers to a word or phrase that expresses a delay, pause, or lack of urgency in taking action or completing a task.

Possible Antonyms:

1. Delayed: Tending to postpone or put off an action or task.
2. Gradual: Happening in a slow and steady manner rather than instantly.
3. Deferred: Postponed to a later time or date.
4. Procrastinated: Delayed or postponed action due to the avoidance or reluctance.
5. Belatedly: Occurring at a later time than expected or intended.

Usage Examples:

Delayed:

1. I need a delayed response to ensure I have all the necessary information before making a decision.

2. The delayed arrival of the package left me in a state of anticipation.

Gradual:

1. The sun gradually sinks below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky.

2. With hard work and dedication, she made a gradual improvement in her singing abilities.

Deferred:

1. Due to the unexpected circumstances, the meeting has been deferred until next week.

2. The company deferred the announcement of their new product launch for strategic reasons.

Procrastinated:

1. Despite the approaching deadline, he procrastinated completing his assignment until the last minute.

2. She often procrastinates making decisions, causing unnecessary stress in her life.

Belatedly:

1. He sent his belated birthday wishes to his friend, apologizing for the delay.

2. The company belatedly realized the significance of social media marketing and decided to invest in it.

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