Imediately vs. Immediately: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 11, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "imediately," while the correct spelling is "immediately." Immediately means "without any delay."
Which is correct: Imediately or Immediately
How to spell Immediately?
Imediately is Incorrect
Immediately is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "media" in the middle to remember the extra 'me.'
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 11, 2023
Use the mnemonic: "I Must Eat Dessert Immediately And Take Eclairs LYing down," where each capitalized letter is a letter in "immediately."
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Nov 11, 2023
Remember that "mediate" is part of the word, which has two 'e's.
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Nov 11, 2023
The word has two sets of double letters: 'mm' and 'ee.'
Janet White
Nov 11, 2023
"Immediate" comes first; add "ly" for the adverb form.
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Nov 11, 2023
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Imediately and Immediately Definitions
Immediately
Immediately means "without any time delay."
She responded immediately.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 15, 2023
Immediately
It can indicate close proximity in time or space.
He was immediately behind her.
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Sep 15, 2023
Immediately
It means "as a direct result."
He got sick immediately after eating.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 15, 2023
Immediately
Serves to emphasize the importance or urgency of an action.
Call me immediately.
Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
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Immediately
It can also mean "exactly."
She was immediately the person I thought of.
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Sep 15, 2023
Immediately
Without an intermediary; directly
The parties immediately involved in the suit.
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Sep 13, 2023
Immediately
In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
I hope we can begin immediately.
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Sep 13, 2023
Immediately
Directly (as soon as), instantly, the moment that. Indicates that the independent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the dependent clause's referent does.
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Sep 13, 2023
Immediately
In an immediate manner; without intervention of any other person or thing; proximately; directly; - opposed to mediately; as, immediately contiguous.
God's acceptance of it either immediately by himself, or mediately by the hands of the bishop.
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Sep 13, 2023
Immediately
Without interval of time; without delay; promptly; instantly; at once.
And Jesus . . . touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
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Sep 13, 2023
Immediately
Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening;
He answered immediately
Found an answer straightaway
An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!
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Sep 13, 2023
Immediately
Bearing an immediate relation;
This immediately concerns your future
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FAQs
Why is it called immediately?
It comes from the Latin word "immediatus," meaning "without intervening space or time."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 11, 2023
Which article is used with immediately?
Articles are generally not used with adverbs.
Janet White
Nov 11, 2023
What is the singular form of immediately?
Immediately is an adverb and does not have a singular or plural form.
Harlon Moss
Nov 11, 2023
What is the pronunciation of immediately?
Pronounced as /ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/ in American English.
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Nov 11, 2023
What is the first form of immediately?
Adverbs do not have forms like verbs do.
Janet White
Nov 11, 2023
What is the third form of immediately?
Adverbs do not have forms like verbs do.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 11, 2023
Which determiner is used with immediately?
Determiners are generally not used with adverbs.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 11, 2023
Is the immediately term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in a metaphorical context.
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Nov 11, 2023
Is the word immediately imperative?
No, but it can be used in imperative sentences.
Aimie Carlson
Nov 11, 2023
What is the second form of immediately?
Adverbs do not have forms like verbs do.
Janet White
Nov 11, 2023
How is immediately used in a sentence?
"He left the room immediately after the meeting."
Sara Rehman
Nov 11, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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