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Learn to pronounce im·me·di·ate

/iˈmēdēət/
adjective
  1. occurring or done at once; instant.
    "the authorities took no immediate action"
    synonyms: instant, instantaneous, on-the-spot, prompt, swift, speedy, rapid, quick, expeditious, sudden, hurried, hasty, precipitate, abrupt, lightning, whirlwind, overnight, snappy, p.d.q. (pretty damn quick), fleet, rathe, alacritous
  2. nearest in time, relationship, or rank.
    "a funeral with only the immediate family in attendance"
    synonyms: recent, not long past, just gone, occurring recently
  3. (of knowledge or reaction) gained or shown without reasoning; intuitive.

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The meaning of IMMEDIATE is occurring, acting, or accomplished without loss or interval of time : instant. How to use immediate in a sentence.
occurring or accomplished without delay; instant: an immediate reply. Synonyms: instantaneous. Antonyms: deferred, delayed.
happening or done without delay or very soon after something else: She made an immediate impact when she arrived to coach the team.
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Synonyms for IMMEDIATE: instantaneous, instant, rapid, split-second, quick, swift, summary, straightaway; Antonyms of IMMEDIATE: slow, prolonged, sluggish, ...