Finally and Immediately

Opposite meaning words

Finally adverb - At a later time.

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Immediately is an antonym for finally.

Nearby Words: final, finalize, finality

Immediately adverb - Without delay.

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Finally is an antonym for immediately.

Nearby Words: immediate, immediacy

Synopsis: An Alternate Universe Fic set immediately following the events of "A Good Man Goes To War", in which there is much more about River Song's identity that the Doctor will soon finally know.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Eleventh Doctor Fics
Later on, after slugging Peter hard and then outright gloating about it, Peter finally snaps and slugs her back, upon which Lois immediately whines double standard.

Source: The Unfair Sex
Finally, Gohan's classmates recognized him immediately as soon as he came out to the arena.

Source: Paper Thin Disguise / Anime and Manga

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