immediate immediate /ˌɪˈmiːˌdiːət/

adjective

1. () Of the present time and place  ( immediate )
   of the present time and place
    The immediate revisions
   the immediate revisions
   
2. () Very close or connected in space or time  ( contiguous , immediate )
   very close or connected in space or time
    Contiguous events
   contiguous events
    Immediate contact
   immediate contact
    The immediate vicinity
   the immediate vicinity
    The immediate past
   the immediate past
   
3. () Having no intervening medium  ( immediate )
   having no intervening medium
    An immediate influence
   an immediate influence
   
4. () Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect  ( immediate )
   immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect
    The immediate result
   the immediate result
    The immediate cause of the trouble
   the immediate cause of the trouble
   
5. Performed with little or no delay  ( immediate , prompt , straightaway , quick )
   performed with little or no delay
    An immediate reply to my letter
   an immediate reply to my letter
    A prompt reply
   a prompt reply
    Was quick to respond
   was quick to respond
    A straightaway denial
   a straightaway denial