Immediate
Immediate adjective - Done or working without something else coming in between.
Usage example: she is my immediate superior, so I report to her
Primary is a synonym for immediate in clear topic. In some cases you can use "Primary" instead an adjective "Immediate", when it comes to topics like direct, near.
Nearby Words: immediately, immediacy
Primary
Both words in one sentence
- A largely standalone arc with no immediate connection to the primary story except for the near-end reveal that Gold Roger had been there himself.
Source: Innocuously Important Episode -
These zig-zag in that while the immediate damage (and over time) is pretty good and the range problem solves itself since Vampires use melee as their primary attack, smart vampires can and will outrun the flames since said range is also absolutely pitiful.
Source: Videogame Flamethrowers Suck - Named after the Secret Service of the United States whose primary duty in modern times is to protect The President of the United Statesnote As well as the Vice President, any plausible candidates for Pres/VP, foreign dignitaries, plus the immediate families of all of same.
Source: Hero Secret Service
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