Immediate/ɪˈmiːdiət/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Urgent Situations Use 'immediate' to show that an action or event happens right away, especially in emergencies. Call for immediate assistance! Pro Tip 2/2No Interruption 'Immediate' implies no pause between 'now' and 'next', signifying continuous action or process. She gave an immediate reply.