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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 recently-announced cease-fire in the Middle East has eased immediate geopolitical concerns, removing the primary driver of higher crude prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

President Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran, contingent on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Kim Harrison, a former president of Apil, called for an immediate review, saying those affected had been overlooked "for too long".

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

According to Burr, the immediate incident only proved that Hamilton’s libelous ways were incorrigible.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis