Definitions

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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There was no immediate response from the companies to the deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

It means the new owners can plot an immediate transfer plan next summer to recover the club from League One - which is an inevitability.

From BBC

While a small number of affected planes are in service, Airbus hasn’t identified any immediate safety risk, according to a person familiar with the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I am sure, like many others in Israel, that the immediate end of the trial will help a lot to lower the flames and promote widespread reconciliation which our people need so much.”

From The Wall Street Journal

There was no immediate response from India over the accusation.

From Barron's

immediate

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