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   immediate

   /ɪˈmiːdɪət/

   adjective

   • 1. occurring or done at once; instant: "the authorities took no immediate action" Similar instantinstantaneouson-the-spotpromptswiftspeedyrapidquickexpeditioussuddenhurriedhastyprecipitateabruptlightningwhirlwindovernightinformal:snappyp.d.q. (pretty damn quick)literary:fleetratherare:alacritousOpposite delayedgradual
   • ▪ relating to or existing at the present time: "the immediate concern was how to avoid taxes" Similar currentpresentexistingexistentactualextanturgentpressingarchaic:instantOpposite pastfuture
   • 2. nearest in time, relationship, or rank: "no changes are envisaged in the immediate future" Similar recentnot long pastjust goneoccurring recentlyOpposite remote
   • ▪ nearest or next to in space: "roads in the immediate vicinity of the port" Similar nearestnearcloseclosestnext-dooradjacentadjoiningabuttingcontiguousproximateOpposite distant
   • ▪ (of a relation or action) without an intervening medium or agency; direct: "coronary thrombosis was the immediate cause of death" Similar directprimaryOpposite indirect
   • 3. (of knowledge or reaction) gained or shown without reasoning; intuitive.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘nearest in space or order’): from Old French immediat, or from late Latin immediatus, from in- ‘not’ + mediatus ‘intervening’, past participle of mediare (see mediate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. immediateness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIMMEDIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IMMEDIATE definition: 1. happening or done without delay: 2. used to refer to something or someone that is close to, or…. Learn more.

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   : acting or being without the intervention of another object, cause, or agency : direct. the immediate cause of death. b. : present to the mind independently of other states or factors. immediate awareness.

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   Immediate definition: occurring or accomplished without delay; instant. See examples of IMMEDIATE used in a sentence.

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   Something immediate is happening now or right away. If you're in immediate danger, you'd better run or call 911.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMMEDIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMMEDIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'immediate' Word Frequency. immediate. (ɪmiːdiət ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2. An immediate result, action, or reaction happens or is done without any delay. These tragic incidents have had an immediate effect. My immediate reaction was just disgust. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2.

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   1. taking place or accomplished without delay: an immediate reaction. 2. closest or most direct in effect or relationship: the immediate cause of his downfall. 3. having no intervening medium; direct in effect: an immediate influence. 4. contiguous in space, time, or relationship: our immediate neighbour.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimmediate adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of immediate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    immediate meaning, definition, what is immediate: happening or done at once and without de...: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIMMEDIATE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    happening or done without waiting or very soon after something else: The government has promised to take immediate action. Her first novel was an immediate success. The drugs will have an immediate effect. Fewer examples. an immediate suspension of all imports and exports. an immediate freeze on all new building in the city.