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immediate

[ih-mee-dee-it] / ɪˈmi di ɪt /
ADJECTIVE
instantaneous; without delay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
actual prompt urgent
WEAK
at once at present time at this moment critical current existing extant first hair-trigger instant live next now on hand paramount present pressing up-to-date
Antonyms
WEAK
away distant eventually far later never
ADJECTIVE
near, next
Synonyms
STRONGEST
direct recent
WEAK
adjacent close contiguous firsthand near-at-hand nearby nearest nigh primary proximal proximate
Antonyms
WEAK
away distant eventually far later never

Example Sentences

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Israelis would feel "immediate relief" following the ceasefire, but "there will be real discussion if this was all worth it," Mekelberg said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

President Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran, contingent on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Liberating himself from pursuing the one prize which he really wanted - needed, perhaps - was something McIlroy recognised in the immediate aftermath of his crowning golfing glory when he said he felt "freed up".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Business investment is poised to keep rising in the immediate future and to help keep the economy from stalling, although the Iran war could bring a temporary dip.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Two Secret Service agents shoved Reagan into the presidential limousine, which sped to a nearby emergency room where the president received immediate life-saving treatment.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow