immediate

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

ruОписывает то, что происходит или делается без промедления; также относится к чему-то ближайшему по времени, пространству или отношению.esDescribe algo que ocurre o se hace sin demora; también se refiere a lo más cercano en tiempo, espacio o relación.frQualifie ce qui se produit ou se fait sans délai ; se dit aussi de ce qui est le plus proche dans le temps, l'espace ou la relation.deBeschreibt etwas, das ohne Verzögerung geschieht oder getan wird; bezieht sich auch auf etwas, das in Zeit, Raum oder Beziehung am nächsten ist.ptDescreve algo que acontece ou é feito sem demora; também se refere ao que é mais próximo no tempo, no espaço ou em uma relação.zh指某事立即发生或毫不拖延；也指在时间、空间或关系上最接近的。arيصف ما يحدث أو يُفعل دون تأخير أو إبطاء؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً للإشارة إلى ما هو أقرب في الزمان أو المكان أو العلاقة.

1. Happening without delay A2 formal

   Occurring or done at once; instant.

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

   ruНемедленныйesinmediato (sin demora)frimmédiat (sans délai)deSofortigptImediatozh立即的arفوري

   Synonyme: expeditiousinstantinstantaneouspromptquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonyme: delayedgradualslow

2. Nearest in time or relationship B1 formal

   Closest in terms of time, space, or relationship.

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

   ruБлижайшийesinmediato (en tiempo o cercanía)frimmédiat (dans le temps ou la relation)deUnmittelbarptImediatozh最接近的arالأقرب

   Synonyme: adjacentdirectnextproximate

   Antonyme: distantfarremotesubsequent

• more immediate comparative form
• most immediate superlative form