immediate

adjective
UK: /ɪˈmiːdiət/
US: /ɪˈmiːdiət/

  1. Happening or done without delay.

    1. Call for immediate help when you feel any discomfort. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is an immediate need for assistance after the devastating floods. [ ] [ ]

  2. Nearest in time, relationship, or rank.

    1. My immediate family is very important to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The immediate cause of the fire was a faulty electrical connection. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prompt current instant close direct present
immediate adverb

  1. Without delay or intervention.

    1. We need to leave immediate after the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. The effect of the medicine was immediate and very relieving. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "immediate" in English means: Happening or done without delay., Nearest in time, relationship, or rank..

The phonetic transcription of "immediate" is /ɪˈmiːdiət/ in British English and /ɪˈmiːdiət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "immediate": prompt, current, instant, close, direct, present.

Example usage of "immediate": "Call for immediate help when you feel any discomfort.". More examples on the page.