Immediate: meaning, definitions and examples

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immediate

[ ɪˈmiːdiət ]

^{Context #1}

in a prompt manner

occurring or done at once; instant.

Synonyms

instant, prompt, quick, swift

Examples of usage

we'll make an immediate start
he had immediate recall of the accident

^{Context #2}

next in line or order

next in line or order.

Synonyms

adjacent, following, next

Examples of usage

the immediate past president
the immediate future

Translations

Translations of the word "immediate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imediato

🇮🇳 तत्काल

🇩🇪 sofort

🇮🇩 segera

🇺🇦 негайний

🇵🇱 natychmiastowy

🇯🇵 即時の

🇫🇷 immédiat

🇪🇸 inmediato

🇹🇷 anında

🇰🇷 즉각적인

🇸🇦 فوري

🇨🇿 okamžitý

🇸🇰 okamžitý

🇨🇳 立即的

🇸🇮 neposreden

🇮🇸 strax

🇰🇿 дереу

🇬🇪 მყისიერი

🇦🇿 dərhal

🇲🇽 inmediato

Word origin

The word 'immediate' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'immediatus', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'mediatus' (intervening). Over time, the word evolved to its current meaning of something happening or done without delay. It has been widely used in English literature and everyday language to convey the sense of promptness and urgency.