immediate — happening or done without delay; occurring at once
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening or done without delay; occurring at once
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmiːdiət/
Korean meaning: 즉시의, 즉각적인, 당장의
Korean pronunciation: 이-미-디-엇 (강세: 미)
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery promised immediate service, but I'm still waiting after two hours.
- When the fire alarm rang, everyone needed immediate evacuation.
- My immediate reaction to seeing a spider is to scream like a five-year-old.
immediate
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈmiːdiət//
happening or done without delay; occurring at once
Medical team provides immediate emergency care to arriving patient
When experts mediate, people immediately appreciate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immediatus', meaning 'with nothing in between', formed from the prefix 'im-' (not) combined with 'mediatus' (having a middle or intervening agent), derived from 'medius' (middle).
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery promised immediate service, but I'm still waiting after two hours.”
“When the fire alarm rang, everyone needed immediate evacuation.”
“My immediate reaction to seeing a spider is to scream like a five-year-old.”
“The CEO demands immediate results from the new marketing strategy.”
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