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- DictionaryIm·me·di·ate/iˈmēdēət/
adjective
- 1. occurring or done at once; instant: "the authorities took no immediate action"
- 2. nearest in time, relationship, or rank: "a funeral with only the immediate family in attendance"
Something immediate is happening now or right away. If you're in immediate danger, you'd better run or call 911. Immediate is a word that pretty much means "now." If you take immediate action, then there's no delay. If you need immediate assistance, you can't wait for assistance.
Definition of immediate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
3 days ago · 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] 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] Immediate needs and concerns exist at the present time and must be dealt with quickly.
immediate | meaning of immediate in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English | LDOCE. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English im‧me‧di‧ate /ɪˈmiːdiət/ S3 W2 adjective 1 happening or done at once and without delay Our immediate response to the attack was sheer horror. They promise immediate action to help the unemployed.
May 15, 2024 · (ɪmidiɪt ) 1. adjective. An immediate result, action, or reaction happens or is done without any delay. These tragic incidents have had an immediate effect. 2. adjective. Immediate needs and concerns exist at the present time and must be dealt with quickly. Relief agencies say the immediate problem is not a lack of food, but transportation.
