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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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The booking caused an immediate backlash, after which West updated his open letter to the Wall Street Journal.

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

There was no immediate response to a request for comment from Decurion on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Iran and the U.S. have received the framework of a deal for an immediate cease-fire drafted by Pakistan, Reuters reported on Monday, citing a source aware of the proposals.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“And your assurance of it, I suppose, carried immediate conviction to him.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen