Immediate
9 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Occurring or done at once without delay; instant. It can also refer to something nearest in time, space, or relationship, such as immediate family or immediate vicinity.
“The patient required immediate medical attention after the accident.”
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Contains three 'E's and double 'M'; vowel-rich word with repeated letters
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Worth 14 points; excellent for using multiple common letters and vowel placement
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