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 cysts required an immediate operation and a period of recovery.

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After leaving Arsenal, he made an immediate impact at Bayer Leverkusen - helping them win the double in Germany.

From BBC

There has been no immediate comment from Iran.

From BBC

If the prime minister does secure a majority, the stagnant wages, the weak yen and cost of living will be her most immediate and biggest challenges.

From BBC

Farke said earlier this week that 12 points from the remaining 14 games should guarantee Leeds avoid an immediate return to the Championship.

From Barron's

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