B1adjectiveworksociety
US/ɪˈmiː.di.ət/
UK/ɪˈmiː.di.ət/
happening or done at once, with no delay; also nearest in time, place or relationship
In context
The new law will have an immediate effect on house prices.
Only his immediate family were invited to the small ceremony.
There is no immediate danger, but people should stay indoors tonight.
Words that go with immediate
adjective + noun
- immediate effectThe minister resigned with immediate effect.
- immediate familyThe funeral was for immediate family only.
- immediate actionThe situation on the border requires immediate action.
- immediate futureWe have no plans to move house in the immediate future.
- immediate responseHer post got an immediate response from thousands of readers.
- immediate areaFamilies living in the immediate area were told to leave.