immediate

• يصف ما يحدث أو يُفعل دون تأخير أو إبطاء؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً للإشارة إلى ما هو أقرب في الزمان أو المكان أو العلاقة.

Describes something that happens or is done without delay; also refers to something that is closest in time, space, or relationship.

1. Happening without delayA2formal

   Occurring or done at once; instant.

   فوري

   • The patient needs immediate medical attention.
   • She gave an immediate response to the question.
   • The fire alarm triggered an immediate evacuation.

   المرادفاتexpeditiousinstantinstantaneouspromptquickrapidspeedyswift

   الأضدادdelayedgradualslow

2. Nearest in time or relationshipB1formal

   Closest in terms of time, space, or relationship.

   الأقرب

   • Her immediate family includes her parents and siblings.
   • The immediate area around the building is restricted.
   • Our immediate concern is finding a safe shelter.

   المرادفاتadjacentdirectnextproximate

   الأضدادdistantfarremotesubsequent