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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Practical, immediate protections offered as private market solutions for savers shouldn’t have to wait for the next court battle or administration change.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It has a much more immediate connection with humans."

From Science Daily

It said it doesn’t expect an immediate impact on the index constituents, but wants to strengthen how accurately it reflects the U.K. market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked to sum up his emotions in the immediate aftermath, the Icelander said: "One word, just pain."

From BBC

An 8-foot great white shark was spotted circling a surfer in Newport Beach on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate shutdown of the nearby shoreline, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

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