Word IMMEDIATE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

immediate

🇺🇸 [ɪˈmiːdiət]

Meanings

Happening or done without delay or intervention. Immediate actions or reactions occur right away or in the shortest time possible. It can also describe something that is close or directly relevant.

Examples

• The patient received immediate medical attention after the accident.
• His immediate response to the situation was to call for help.
• She took immediate action to prevent further damage to the environment.

Synonyms

instant • direct • prompt

Antonyms

delayed • distant • slow