immediate
CEFR: B1
Occurring or done at once without delay; or nearest in time, space, or relationship (e.g. 'immediate family', 'immediate action').
Synonyms
- instantaneous
- prompt
- proximate
Common Collocations
- immediate effect
- immediate consequence
- immediate response
Example Sentence
Governments must take immediate fiscal action to mitigate the severe economic shocks of natural disasters.