immediate

/ɪˈmɛdiɪt/
adjective
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Definition

1

Happening or done without delay; right away

The doctor needed to take immediate action to save the patient's life.

2

Very close in time or space; happening now or next

The immediate area around the stadium was packed with excited fans before the concert.

Synonyms

promptOften implies a sense of quick response to a situation or request instantSuggests something happens at the exact moment, without any delay urgentImplies a need for immediate action due to importance or emergency

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