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/
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
The firefighters gave immediate assistance after the accident.
The doctor shouted, "Immediate treatment!" as the medical team rushed into action. (IMMEDIATE = WITHOUT A MIDDLE)
The doctors reacted immediately and treated the patient before the condition became worse.
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🌳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).
Breakdown
im- (not) + mediat- (middle/intervening) + -e (verb form) = immediate (with nothing in between)
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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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