definition of
immediate

[1] #1 immediate s. [contiguous] very close or connected in space or time; "contiguous events"; "immediate contact"; "the immediate vicinity"; "the immediate past". wn

[2] #2 immediate a. having no intervening medium; "an immediate influence". wn

[3] #3 immediate s. [prompt, quick, straightaway] performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial". wn