Synonyms for immediate
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Instantaneous
instantaneous, quick, prompt, speedy, cursory, snappy, precipitant rare
2. Indubitable — manifestly true; requiring no argument
Definitions
- adj. 1
Manifestly true; requiring no argument.
- adj. 2
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link.
Related words
- Word family
- immediately immediateness immediacy
- Phrases
- immediate pursuit
Example sentences
- instantaneous Lightning is nearly instantaneous.
- snappy She is very snappy, so don't get too close to her.
- instant She stirred the instant coffee and poured in milk.
- urgent Being less urgent, this plan is lower in priority.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| immediate | falling | |
| instantaneous | steady | |
| snappy | rising | |
| indubitable | steady | |
| instant | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- next1
- 5 letters
- close1, quick1
- 6 letters
- direct2, urgent2, prompt1, speedy2, snappy2
- 7 letters
- present2, instant2, cursory3
- 8 letters
- imminent3
- 9 letters
- intuitive4, proximate3
- 10 letters
- contiguous4, unmediated
- 11 letters
- indubitable, precipitant
- 13 letters
- instantaneous5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (direct2 = 2 syllables).