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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).

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   • 1. immediateness noun

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

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   Learn the meaning of immediate as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use immediate to describe something that happens or is done without delay, or something that is close to something else.

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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.

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

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   Definition of 'immediate' 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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   Immediate means occurring or accomplished without delay, following or preceding without a lapse of time, or having no intervening medium or agent. See the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of immediate in sentences.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › immediateImmediate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the adjective immediate, which can describe something happening or done without delay, existing now and needing attention quickly, or nearest in relationship or rank. See also synonyms, idioms and word origin.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › immediateimmediate - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Learn the definition, etymology, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective immediate in English, Italian, and Latin. Find synonyms, derived terms, related terms, and translations of immediate.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of immediate – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   Learn the meaning of immediate as an adjective in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use immediate to describe something that happens or is done without waiting, something that is important now, or something that is closest to something or someone.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › immediateImmediate - definition of immediate by The Free Dictionary

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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.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordIMMEDIATE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    IMMEDIATE means happening or done without any delay, or coming just before or after another person or thing. Learn more about its synonyms, collocations, grammar, and translations.