Immediate: meaning, definitions and examples

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immediate

 

[ ɪˈmiːdiət ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,370, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.