immediate

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: im-me-di-ate (4)
English Definition

Occurring or done at once; instant.

Example Sentence

We need an immediate solution to this problem.

US IPA /ɪˈmiːdiət/
UK IPA /ɪˈmiːdiət/

Synonyms

instant prompt direct instantaneous

Antonyms

delayed deferred late