word
Immediate
Ih-MEE-dee-uht
/ˌɪˈmiːˌdiːʌt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
immediate
Dictionary meaning
Very close or connected in space or time.
Examples
- An immediate influence.
- An immediate reply to my letter.
Synonyms: contiguous
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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