Immediate
Immediate adjective - Existing or in progress right now.
Usage example: we need to solve the immediate problems before working on the more long-term ones
Recent is a synonym for immediate in near topic. In some cases you can use "Recent" instead an adjective "Immediate".
Nearby Words: immediately, immediacy
Recent
Recent adjective - Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The most recent game, Jedi Academy, suffers from a somewhat lackluster story in comparison with its immediate predecessor, but Academy's gameplay and mechanics are best in the series.
Source: Even Better Sequel / Video Games - In addition there is a recent history of warfare between Ranma and his generation and Happosai and his immediate students.
Source: Fan Fic / Chi And Chakra -
Immediate Sequel: Director Rian Johnson confirmed in a recent panel that Episode 8 will pick up right after the end of The Force Awakens.
Source: Film / Star Wars 8
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