immediate

adjective
/ɪˈmiːdiət/

Meaning

happening or done without delay

Example Sentences

The doctor gave her immediate attention.

Example Expressions

in the immediate future

Synonyms

instant, prompt, direct, urgent, swift

Antonyms

delayed, gradual, postponed

Collocations

immediate action, immediate effect, immediate response, immediate family

More Example Sentences

He is unlikely to agree immediately.

She immediately noticed the mistake.

Checking the email, I replied immediately.

Having been aggrieved he left the organization immediately.

A lifeguard saves a swimmer at a crowded beach on a hot summer afternoon after spotting someone struggling in the deep water and immediately grabs a rescue float

A lifeguard saves a swimmer at a crowded beach on a hot summer afternoon after spotting someone struggling in the deep water and immediately grabs a rescue float then sprints across the sand and dives into the waves

A lifeguard saves a swimmer at a crowded beach on a hot summer afternoon after spotting someone struggling in the deep water and immediately grabs a rescue float then sprints across the sand and dives into the waves reaching the swimmer within seconds

A lifeguard saves a swimmer at a crowded beach on a hot summer afternoon after spotting someone struggling in the deep water and immediately grabs a rescue float then sprints across the sand and dives into the waves reaching the swimmer within seconds and pulls him safely back to the shore

A lifeguard saves a swimmer at a crowded beach on a hot summer afternoon after spotting someone struggling in the deep water and immediately grabs a rescue float then sprints across the sand and dives into the waves reaching the swimmer within seconds and pulls him safely back to the shore where a paramedic checks his condition and confirms he is fine

A lifeguard saves a swimmer at a crowded beach on a hot summer afternoon after spotting someone struggling in the deep water and immediately grabs a rescue float then sprints across the sand and dives into the waves reaching the swimmer within seconds and pulls him safely back to the shore where a paramedic checks his condition and confirms he is fine and the beachgoers applaud the lifeguard's quick and brave action.

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