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Immediateley vs. Immediately: Mastering the Correct Spelling

Edited by Aimie Carlson || By Janet White || Updated on March 12, 2024
"Immediateley" is the incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "immediately," which means "without delay" or "instantly."

Which is correct: Immediateley or Immediately

How to spell Immediately?

Immediateley is Incorrect

Immediately is Correct

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Key Differences

Think of the word 'mediate,' which is part of 'immediately,' and also has one 'l.'
Remember that 'immediately' is spelled like 'immediate' with an 'ly' added at the end.
'Immediately' sounds like it has four syllables, just like it looks.
There are two 'm's and two 'e's, but only one 'l' before the 'y.'
The word 'immediately' has 'media' in it, like 'news media,' which aims to report events immediately.
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Correct usage of Immediately

The pain went away immediateley.
The pain went away immediately.
The problem was solved immediateley.
The problem was solved immediately.
She responded immediateley to the email.
She responded immediately to the email.
I need to leave immediateley.
I need to leave immediately.
Can you come here immediateley?
Can you come here immediately?

Immediately Definitions

Immediately can also mean 'directly,' as in close proximity.
He was seated immediately next to her.
Immediately means right away, without any delay.
She left the room immediately.
Immediately can describe something that is so apparent it is seen or understood at once.
The problem was immediately obvious.
Immediately also means 'exactly,' as in precisely this moment or place.
I mean this immediately, no excuses.
Without delay.
Without an intermediary; directly
The parties immediately involved in the suit.
As soon as; directly
They phoned immediately they reached home.
In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
I hope we can begin 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.
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.
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.
As soon as. Cf. Directly, 8, Note.
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!
Near or close by;
He passed immediately behind her
Bearing an immediate relation;
This immediately concerns your future
Immediately refers to doing something as soon as something else is finished.
Immediately after the meeting, they left.

Immediately Sentences

I felt better immediately after taking the medicine.
He immediately knew something was wrong.
We need to act immediately to solve this problem.
The lights went off immediately during the storm.
He agreed to the proposal immediately.
The movie starts immediately at 7 PM.
They immediately clicked and became friends.
Please report any issues to me immediately.
I recognized her immediately, even after many years.
She left the room immediately after the meeting.
She called for help immediately after the accident.
He stopped talking immediately when he saw her.
The offer was so good, he accepted it immediately.
The alarm sounded, and everyone evacuated immediately.
Please submit your assignments immediately.
The fire was extinguished immediately by the firefighters.
She immediately knew she wanted the job.
She immediately apologized for her mistake.
You should see a doctor immediately.
The dog obeyed the command immediately.
I'll start working on it immediately.
The website crashed, but it was fixed immediately.
The flight was canceled, and we were informed immediately.
He immediately set out to find a solution.
The game was paused immediately due to rain.

Immediately Idioms & Phrases

Immediately at hand

Something that is very close or readily accessible.
Make sure you have all the tools immediately at hand.

Take action immediately

To act without delay.
When the warning was issued, they took action immediately.

Respond immediately

To reply or react without any delay.
She responded immediately to the emergency signal.

Immediately on the scene

Present right after an event occurs.
The paramedics were immediately on the scene after the call.

Come to mind immediately

To think of something without hesitation.
His name comes to mind immediately when you mention bravery.

Immediately available

Something or someone that can be accessed or used right away.
The doctor is immediately available for consultation.

Immediately following

Happening right after something else.
The meeting will be held immediately following the lunch break.

Immediately apparent

Something that is clear or obvious without needing explanation.
The cause of the problem was immediately apparent to the technician.

Stop immediately

To cease an action or movement instantly.
The car must stop immediately at the red light.

Immediately prior to

Just before something happens.
Immediately prior to the launch, the team checked all systems.

Immediately noticeable

Something that captures attention right away.
The error was immediately noticeable to the editor.

Address the issue immediately

To deal with a problem right away.
We need to address the issue immediately to prevent further damage.

Effective immediately

Something that is to start or happen right now.
Your promotion is effective immediately.

Immediately clear

Easily understood or obvious without explanation.
The instructions were immediately clear to everyone.

Leave immediately

To depart from a place without delay.
Due to the threat, everyone was advised to leave immediately.

Begin immediately

To start something right away.
Work on the project will begin immediately.

Immediately outside

Located directly outside a place.
There was a taxi immediately outside the hotel.

Demand an answer immediately

To ask for a response without any delay.
The interviewer demanded an answer immediately.

Immediately recognize

To identify someone or something without any hesitation.
I immediately recognized the song from its first few notes.

Immediately before

Directly preceding something.
Immediately before going to bed, she reads for half an hour.

FAQs

Why is it called immediately?

It is called "immediately" because it signifies an action or event occurring without delay.

What is the root word of immediately?

The root word is "immediate."

Which vowel is used before immediately?

The vowel 'i' is used.

What is the verb form of immediately?

There is no verb form of "immediately"; it is an adverb.

Which preposition is used with immediately?

Prepositions like "after" or "before" can be used with "immediately."

What is the pronunciation of immediately?

/ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/

What is the plural form of immediately?

N/A (it is an adverb)

Is immediately a noun or adjective?

Neither, it is an adverb.

Is immediately a vowel or consonant?

It starts with a vowel.

Which conjunction is used with immediately?

Conjunctions like "and" or "but" can be used, depending on the context.

Is immediately an abstract noun?

No

What is another term for immediately?

"Instantly"

What is the singular form of immediately?

Immediately (it is an adverb, so it does not have a singular or plural form).

Which article is used with immediately?

No article is typically used with "immediately" since it's an adverb.

Which determiner is used with immediately?

None, as it's an adverb.

How many syllables are in immediately?

5

What is the opposite of immediately?

"Eventually"

What is the third form of immediately?

N/A

Is immediately a negative or positive word?

Neutral, though context can change this.

Is immediately a countable noun?

No, it's not a noun.

Is the immediately term a metaphor?

No

Is the word immediately imperative?

No, but it can be used in an imperative sentence.

How do we divide immediately into syllables?

Im-me-di-ate-ly

What is the second form of immediately?

N/A

How is immediately used in a sentence?

"Call me immediately if there's an issue."

Is immediately an adverb?

Yes

Is immediately a collective noun?

No

What is a stressed syllable in immediately?

The second syllable "me" is stressed.

What part of speech is immediately?

Adverb

What is the first form of immediately?

N/A (it is an adverb)
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