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 immediate impact of the U.S. strikes on oil prices may not be clear until Sunday evening New York time, when trading in Brent futures resumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that civilians would be in "immediate danger".

From BBC

"I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability."

From BBC

A government spokesperson said: "Our immediate priority is the safety of UK nationals in the region and we will provide them with consular assistance."

From BBC

While wells themselves are rarely the immediate constraint, analysts say processing plants, pipelines, and storage facilities in the region represent potential chokepoints because they are harder to repair quickly.

From Barron's

immediate

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