Synonyms for immediate
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Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. immediate

   Synonyms:
   proximate, contiguous, present, direct, instant, next

   Antonyms:
   distant, remote, future, mediate

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. immediateadjective

   of the present time and place

   "the immediate revisions"

   Synonyms:
   straightaway, quick, contiguous, prompt

   Antonyms:
   slow, past, mediated, future, indirect, distant, mediate, ultimate

2. contiguous, immediateadjective

   very close or connected in space or time

   "contiguous events"; "immediate contact"; "the immediate vicinity"; "the immediate past"

   Synonyms:
   neighboring(a), prompt, straightaway, conterminous, quick, adjacent, contiguous

   Antonyms:
   slow, ultimate, past, indirect, mediate, future, distant, mediated

3. immediateadjective

   having no intervening medium

   "an immediate influence"

   Synonyms:
   straightaway, quick, contiguous, prompt

   Antonyms:
   mediate, future, past, ultimate, indirect, mediated, slow, distant

4. immediateadjective

   immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect

   "the immediate result"; "the immediate cause of the trouble"

   Synonyms:
   straightaway, quick, contiguous, prompt

   Antonyms:
   indirect, ultimate, future, past, mediated, mediate, distant, slow

5. immediate, prompt, quick, straightawayadjective

   performed with little or no delay

   "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"

   Synonyms:
   straightaway, warm, fast, prompt, spry, speedy, ready, agile, nimble, quick, flying, contiguous

   Antonyms:
   indirect, future, distant, past, ultimate, slow, mediate, mediated

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. immediateadjective

   Synonyms:
   proximate, close

2. immediateadjective

   Synonyms:
   direct, without other agency

3. immediateadjective

   Synonyms:
   instantaneous, instant, present

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1. List of paraphrases for "immediate":

   immediately, direct, prompt, instant, forthwith, urgent, proximate, imminent, near, pressing, foreseeable, directly, promptly

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1. Chief Bill Scott:

   When revelations came to our attention about our department's possible misuse of a DNA profile, I ordered an immediate change to our crime lab practices assuring that it doesn't happen again.

2. Dennis Ross:

   Holding something very close makes sense and it's not taken as a negative by the parties, because in the end, if the content isn't leaking out, it also makes sure that what would be controversial doesn't create an immediate firestorm. There's a logic to that.

3. Rochelle Zook:

   Our immediate thoughts are with the bereaved family. We closely monitor all such events and collect relevant information to share with global regulatory authorities. Based on ongoing safety reviews performed by Pfizer, BioNTech and health authorities, BNT162b2 retains a positive benefit-risk profile for the prevention of COVID-19 infections. Serious adverse events, including deaths that are unrelated to the vaccine, are unfortunately likely to occur at a similar rate as they would in the general population.

4. State Department:

   We have made clear that any employee who has reported a possible unexplained health incident, or UHI, has what she or he needs to seek immediate and appropriate attention and care. These health incidents have been a priority for Secretary Blinken since Secretary Blinken day one.

5. Scott Waguespack:

   Mayor Emanuel is prioritizing the interests of billionaires and big corporations ahead of the very real and immediate needs of Chicago's taxpayers and neighborhoods.