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most immediate

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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Higher energy prices are only the most immediate economic consequence of the conflict.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

One of the most immediate beneficiaries in any conflict is the defence sector, according to Emily Sawicz, senior analyst at RSM UK.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The sheer size of the federal budget—$1.5 trillion, if the president gets his way External link —isn’t the most immediate problem in Washington anymore.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Truck drivers are obviously seeing the most immediate effects of diesel costs.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

We selected them as the most immediate burden pressing on the lives of the people, and the best way to engage the greatest number of people in the struggle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela