| now |
in the recent or immediate past or future (usu. prec. by "just" or "only"). [1/11 definitions] |
| occasion |
an immediate cause of some event or action. [1/5 definitions] |
| out |
in baseball, removed from immediate play. [1/29 definitions] |
| patient |
willing or able to wait calmly when faced with delay or obstacles, or when tempted to take immediate action. [1/7 definitions] |
| pressing |
requiring immediate attention. |
| previous question |
in parliamentary procedure, a motion to take an immediate vote on the topic under consideration, used esp. as a way of stopping debate. |
| quick |
happening or brought about within a short time; immediate. [1/10 definitions] |
| reaction |
in mechanics, the immediate response to the application of a force, resulting in an equal and opposite force. [1/6 definitions] |
| ready |
available for immediate use. [1/8 definitions] |
| recent |
of or occurring in the immediate past. [1/4 definitions] |
| straightaway |
without delay or hesitation; immediate. [1/4 definitions] |
| survive |
to continue to live despite serious immediate threat to one's life. [1/5 definitions] |
| teaching machine |
a mechanical device used for programmed instruction, providing the user with an immediate response to his or her work. |
| trauma |
a severe wound or injury requiring immediate medical attention, or the resulting condition of the body or damaged body part. [1/2 definitions] |
| undersecretary |
an immediate subordinate of a government official designated as a secretary. |
| urgent |
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing. [2/3 definitions] |
| yesterday |
in the immediate past. [2/5 definitions] |