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 is no guarantee they will make an immediate return to the play-offs.

From BBC

Even before the justice department's announcement of it being fake, the documents raised immediate questions.

From BBC

“Recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags are dangerous and pose an immediate risk, as occupants have been seriously injured or killed in otherwise survivable crashes,” the agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I showed the idea to their publicist and got an immediate, enthusiastic yes.

From Los Angeles Times

Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning: This will be the first burst of heavy rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms, though flooding shouldn’t be an immediate concern.

From Los Angeles Times

immediate

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