Antonym of IMMEDIATE

The correct answer is A. delayed.

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. In this case, the word “immediate” means “happening or done without delay.” The word “delayed” means “happening or done later than expected or planned.” Therefore, the word “delayed” is the antonym of

The other options are not antonyms of “immediate.” The word “gradual” means “happening or changing slowly over a period of time.” The word “leisurely” means “done or happening at a slow pace without hurry.” The word “slow” means “moving or taking place at a low speed.”

Here are some

• I need an immediate answer.
• The doctor will see you immediately.
• The police arrived on the scene immediately.

Here are some examples of how the word “delayed” can be used in a sentence:

• The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
• The meeting was delayed by an hour.
• The package was delayed in the mail.