Immediate Definition & Meaning
immediate
- adjective
- of the present time and place; "the immediate revisions"
- very close or connected in space or time; "contiguous events"; "immediate contact"; "the immediate vicinity"; "the immediate past"
- having no intervening medium; "an immediate influence"
- immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect; "the immediate result"; "the immediate cause of the trouble"
- performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
"Immediate" in song lyrics
See how immediate is used in real songs:
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"demolish the harvest and herd colony out immediate"
Aesop Rock — Fascination -
"In the confines of my immediate"
Jehst — Adventures in New Bohemia -
"When our triggers are copped out work is immediate"
Stetsasonic — DBC Let the Music Play
Words that rhyme with immediate
Usage tips for "immediate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "immediate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for immediate to find words that pair well.