Immediate
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Occurring or done at once without delay; instant. It can also refer to something nearest in time, space, or relationship, such as immediate family or immediate vicinity.
“The patient required immediate medical attention after the accident.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪˈmiːdɪət/
Syllables
im·me·di·ate
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Wordle
Contains three 'E's and double 'M'; vowel-rich word with repeated letters
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; excellent for using multiple common letters and vowel placement
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