immediate
The word “immediate” has 4 syllables: im-me-di-ate.
It's pronounced as /ɪˈmiːdiət/.
What is synonym and antonym for immediate?
In the thesaurus, “immediate” has 17 synonyms and 18 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for immediate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for immediate
- close
- current
- direct
- instant
- instantaneous
- near
- nearby
- ongoing
- present
- primary
- prompt
- proximate
- quick
- recent
- speedy
- swift
- timely
Antonyms for immediate
- away
- belated
- coming
- deep
- delinquent
- distant
- far
- future
- indirect
- late
- overdue
- prolonged
- protracted
- remote
- slow
- sluggish
- tardy
- unborn
Meanings of immediate
- adjective
- Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
- Very close; direct or adjacent.
- Manifestly true; requiring no argument.
- (of an instruction operand) embedded as part of the instruction itself, rather than stored elsewhere (such as a register or memory location).
- (procedure word) Used to denote that a transmission is urgent.
- (procedure word) An artillery fire mission modifier for to types of fire mission to denote an immediate need for fire: Immediate smoke, all guns involved must reload smoke and fire. Immediate suppression, all guns involved fire the rounds currently loaded and then switch to high explosive with impact fused (unless fuses are specified).
Example Sentences
- The doctor said the patient needed immediate medical attention.
- Her immediate reaction was one of shock and disbelief.
- We need to make an immediate decision to avoid delays.
- The fire alarm required an immediate evacuation of the building.
- The boss called for an immediate meeting with the team.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to immediate, such as: away, belated, close, coming, current, deep, delinquent.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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