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immediate

/ɪˈmiːdiət/
im · me · di · ate ɪ · ˈmiː · di · ət
English Definition
adj. happening or done without delay
中文释义
立即的
Significado en Español
inmediato
한국어 뜻
즉각적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngay lập tức
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Example Sentence

The situation requires immediate action.

这种情况需要立即采取行动。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “immediate”:

  1. A gradual
  2. B postponed
  3. C instant
  4. D delayed
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C — instant. “immediate” means adj. happening or done without delay

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The nurse gave the injured man ______ care the very moment he arrived.

  1. A immediate
  2. B delayed
  3. C slow
  4. D gradual
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A — immediate. “immediate” means adj. happening or done without delay

Common questions about “immediate”

What does “immediate” mean?

immediate — adj. happening or done without delay. In Chinese: 立即的.

How do you pronounce “immediate”?

immediate is pronounced /ɪˈmiːdiət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: im · me · di · ate.

How do you use “immediate” in a sentence?

The situation requires immediate action. (这种情况需要立即采取行动。)

What are synonyms for “immediate”?

instant, prompt, urgent — all close in meaning to immediate (adj. happening or done without delay).

Is “immediate” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. immediate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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