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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How do I keep her conscious and focused on anything but the immediate trauma?

From Los Angeles Times

One immediate result of the Pretoria meeting was an agreement for pan-African experts to engage directly with Global Exposome Forum working groups and participate in thematic meetings worldwide.

From Science Daily

It does not provide immediate, on demand infertility, and many options rely on hormones that can cause significant side effects.

From Science Daily

This does not change our day-to-day operations, our roles or our immediate plans.

From BBC

The immediate victims would be individual investors, who account for 60% of daily trading.

From The Wall Street Journal

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