Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with immediate in American Collocation
immediate
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ɪˈmidiət/
action
action
measures
reaction
response
steps
My immediate reaction was to say ‘No’.
People with genuine emergencies expect an immediate response.
danger or worry
concern
danger
threat
The committee will first of all examine the areas of immediate concern.
Doctors told him that his life was in no immediate danger.
need
need
requirement
First there will be an informal chat to assess the immediate needs of the family and the child.
aim
aim
concern
objective
priority
Our immediate concern now is to get the website up and running.
result of something
aftermath
consequence
effect
impact
In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, we provide medical care, water, food, and shelter.
end to fighting or holding of prisoners
ceasefire
release
An immediate ceasefire is necessary to stop the needless loss of lives.
stopping something or taking something back
ban
halt
withdrawal
There must be an immediate halt to all military aid to the region.
future
future
This situation is unlikely to change in the immediate future.