immediate
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/ɪˈmiːdiət/
🇬🇧
/ɪˈmiːdiət/
adjective
B1
happening right away
The medicine gave immediate relief from the pain.
B2
needing quick attention now
We must address the immediate needs of the community.
B2
very close in place or time
The immediate area around the fire was evacuated.
R
closest in relationship
Only immediate family members attended the wedding.
R
direct cause or effect
The immediate result of the storm was widespread power outages.
translation
happening right away; needing quick attention now; very close in place or time; closest in relationship; direct cause or effect