immediate

immediate
01. George's new restaurant has been an [immediate] success, with almost a full house every night since it opened.
02. Phone us [immediately] if you have any problems.
03. The medicine had an [immediate] and positive effect.
04. A car-bomb threat was received at the embassy, and all vehicles in the [immediate] area were suspect.
05. Only the [immediate] family is permitted to visit the patient.
06. The presentation of certificates will begin [immediately] following supper.
07. Janet Flanner once said that genius is [immediate], whereas talent takes time.
08. There is a Slovenian proverb which says that one should speak the truth, but leave [immediately] after.
09. She is obviously very sick and needs to see a doctor [immediately].
10. Only the patient's [immediate] family is allowed to see him at this time.
11. We have looked at your resumé, but to be honest, we won't be needing any additional staff for the [immediate] future.
12. Please report any accidents [immediately] to the office.
13. Countries hit by the hurricane are in need of [immediate] aid in the form of money, food and medical supplies.
14. According to aid workers in the region, more food is required [immediately] to prevent mass starvation.
15. Call a hospital [immediately] if signs of a severe allergic reaction develop soon after you have been bitten or stung by an insect or spider.
16. There will be an assembly in the gym for all students [immediately] after lunch.
17. If there is ever a fire in the building, you must leave [immediately], and gather in the field by the oak tree.
18. If blood comes from the nose or ear following a blow to the head, phone a doctor [immediately].
19. On the islands of the Maldives, the best part of their fish catch is [immediately] chilled, and flown to Japan.
20. Get out of here! I demand that you leave [immediately]!
21. After realizing that his car had been stolen, he [immediately] phoned the police department.
22. The politician [immediately] congratulated his opponent when the election results were announced.
23. Cold water is the best [immediate] treatment for minor burns.
24. Could you please begin work on this [immediately]; the boss needs it as soon as possible.

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?
Synonyms:
, , , / , , / , ,


Look at other dictionaries:

  • immediate — I (at once) adjective flash, instant, instantaneous, praesens, prompt, quick, speedy, sudden, unhesitating, with reasonable dispatch, without delay II (imminent) adjective about to happen, anticipated, approaching, at hand, close, close a …   Law dictionary

  • Immediate — Im*me di*ate, a. [F. imm[ e]diat. See {In } not, and {Mediate}.] 1. Not separated in respect to place by anything intervening; proximate; close; as, immediate contact. [1913 Webster] You are the most immediate to our throne. Shak. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • immediate — [i mē′dē it] adj. [LL immediatus: see IN 2 & MEDIATE] 1. having nothing coming between; with no intermediary; specif., a) not separated in space; in direct contact; closest; nearest b) close by; near [immediate neighbors] c …   English World dictionary

  • immediate — [adj1] instantaneous; without delay actual, at once, at present time, at this moment, critical, current, existing, extant, first, hairtrigger*, instant, live, next, now, on hand*, paramount, present, pressing, prompt, up todate*, urgent; concepts …   New thesaurus

  • immediate — ► ADJECTIVE 1) occurring or done at once. 2) nearest in time, space, or relationship. 3) most urgent; current. 4) without an intervening medium or agency; direct: a coronary was the immediate cause of death. DERIVATIVES immediacy noun. ORIGIN …   English terms dictionary

  • immediate — (adj.) late 14c., intervening, interposed; early 15c., with nothing interposed; direct, also with reference to time, from O.Fr. immediat, from L.L. immediatus without anything between, from assimilated form of in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in… …   Etymology dictionary

  • immediate — *direct Analogous words: *nearest, next: intuitive, instinctive Antonyms: mediate (knowledge, relation, operation): distant (relatives) …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • immediate — im|me|di|ate [ ı midiət ] adjective *** 1. ) happening or done now, without any delay: Our government must take immediate action. Restrictions on advertising had an immediate impact on rates of teenage smoking. The rebels demanded the immediate… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • immediate */*/*/ — UK [ɪˈmiːdɪət] / US [ɪˈmɪdɪət] adjective 1) happening or done now, without any delay Our government must take immediate action. The rebels demanded the immediate release of the prisoners. Restrictions on advertising had an immediate impact on… …   English dictionary

  • immediate — [[t]ɪmi͟ːdiət[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n An immediate result, action, or reaction happens or is done without any delay. These tragic incidents have had an immediate effect... My immediate reaction was just disgust. Syn: instant 2) ADJ GRADED: usu …   English dictionary

  • immediate — adjective Etymology: Middle English immediat, from Anglo French, from Late Latin immediatus, from Latin in + Late Latin mediatus intermediate more at mediate Date: 15th century 1. a. acting or being without the intervention of another object,… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”