immediate
/ɪˈmiːdiət/happening or done without delay; instant
She made an immediate decision to leave the job.
She decided to quit her job right away without hesitation.
The immediate effect of the medicine was noticeable.
The medicine started working right after it was taken.
Often used to describe actions or reactions that occur without any delay.
closest in time or space; nearest
The immediate cause of the accident was driver error.
The most direct reason for the accident was the driver's mistake.
His immediate family includes his parents and siblings.
His closest family members are his parents and siblings.
Can refer to the most direct or nearest thing in time or space.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'immediate' to describe actions or reactions that happen right away or things that are the closest in time or space.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'immediate' with words like 'right away' or 'instantly' as they mean the same thing.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'immediatus', meaning 'not intervening', from 'in-' (not) + 'mediatus' (intervening). First recorded use in English in the late 14th century.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as an adjective to describe something happening without delay or as a noun to refer to the most direct or nearest thing.