most immediate

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 most immediate physical disruption to fuel supplies has been felt in Southeast Asia, given the region’s heavy reliance on oil flows through the Middle East, strategists at J.P.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Control over the Strait of Hormuz is Iran's most immediate source of leverage.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The conflict’s most immediate effect has been to raise global energy prices, with the cost of gasoline in the U.S. up by about 28% versus a year ago, according to AAA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Therefore, "the most immediate lever" for airlines to preserve their operating margins is to "pass on the increased costs to ticket prices".

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

We selected them as the most immediate burden pressing on the lives of the people, and the best way to engage the greatest number of people in the struggle.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela