immediate

/ɪˈmidiət/
adjective
  1. Happening or done without delay; instant.
    • We need an immediate response to the emergency.
    • Her immediate reaction was to laugh.
    • The medicine provided immediate relief from the pain.
  2. Nearest in time, relationship, or space; closest.
    • The hotel is in the immediate vicinity of the airport.
    • Our immediate concern is finding shelter for the night.
    • My immediate family includes my parents and siblings.
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