immediate
Translation
immediate, direct, instant
Examples
We need an immediate response.
We need an immediate response.
He is my immediate supervisor.
He is my immediate supervisor.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) immediate (sth.) We need an immediate response.
Similar Words
Synonyms: instant, direct, prompt; Antonyms: delayed, later
Etymology
From Latin 'im-' (not) + 'mediatus' (middle), meaning 'with nothing in the middle'.
Memory Tips
Think 'im-mediate' -> 'not in the middle'. There's no delay or person in between, so it's direct and instant.