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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"Our immediate focus is on delivering an incredible 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April and ensuring every participant has an amazing experience."

From BBC

The housing secretary also said he was taking immediate action to cap donations from British citizens living overseas at £100,000 annually, in line with Rycroft's review.

From BBC

Airlines bore an immediate impact from the outbreak of hostilities as they cancelled flights to the region.

From Barron's

The company said the transaction would provide immediate liquidity and certainty of value for shareholders, while also positioning Boralex for its next phase of growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

The immediate crisis is compounded by the derailment of future supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

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