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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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More than 90% opt for a replacement rather than an immediate refund, says People’s Choice CEO Brian Bianchetti.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

There’s no real rule of thumb for this, other than that it’s always best to keep your immediate cash needs liquid in a high-yield savings account or money-market account.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“Whatever the legal calculations behind that decision, its effect was immediate and unmistakable,” Gomez wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

It said Spirit's arrival in a market led to an immediate 17 percent drop in fares, while its exit led to an average 30 percent increase.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

“I suppose this means immediate recess,” Tansy said.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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