immediate

US /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/

UK /ɪˈmiː.di.ət/

1.

occurring or done at once; instant

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We need an immediate response.

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The effect was immediate.

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instant prompt quick rapid expeditious

2.

closest in relationship or rank; nearest

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My immediate family lives nearby.

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He is her immediate supervisor.

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closest nearest direct proximate

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immediately