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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If selecting the next leader is intended to secure the system long-term, the more immediate fight for survival is taking place now.

From The Wall Street Journal

For younger children, the danger can be more immediate.

From Science Daily

When the complete chemical map finally came together, the impact was immediate.

From Science Daily

The immediate impact of the U.S. strikes on oil prices may not be clear until Sunday evening New York time, when trading in Brent futures resumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that civilians would be in "immediate danger".

From BBC

immediate

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