Immediateley vs. Immediately: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 14, 2023
"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
Remember that 'immediately' is spelled like 'immediate' with an 'ly' added at the end.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 14, 2023
The word 'immediately' has 'media' in it, like 'news media,' which aims to report events immediately.
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Oct 14, 2023
There are two 'm's and two 'e's, but only one 'l' before the 'y.'
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Oct 14, 2023
Think of the word 'mediate,' which is part of 'immediately,' and also has one 'l.'
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Oct 14, 2023
'Immediately' sounds like it has four syllables, just like it looks.
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Oct 14, 2023
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Immediateley and Immediately Definitions
Immediately
Immediately can also mean 'directly,' as in close proximity.
He was seated immediately next to her.
Janet White
Sep 15, 2023
Immediately
Immediately means right away, without any delay.
She left the room immediately.
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Sep 15, 2023
Immediately
Immediately can describe something that is so apparent it is seen or understood at once.
The problem was immediately obvious.
Sara Rehman
Sep 15, 2023
Immediately
Immediately also means 'exactly,' as in precisely this moment or place.
I mean this immediately, no excuses.
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Sep 15, 2023
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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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Sep 13, 2023
Immediately
Immediately refers to doing something as soon as something else is finished.
Immediately after the meeting, they left.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 15, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called immediately?
It is called "immediately" because it signifies an action or event occurring without delay.
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Oct 14, 2023
What is the verb form of immediately?
There is no verb form of "immediately"; it is an adverb.
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Oct 14, 2023
Which preposition is used with immediately?
Prepositions like "after" or "before" can be used with "immediately."
Janet White
Oct 14, 2023
Which conjunction is used with immediately?
Conjunctions like "and" or "but" can be used, depending on the context.
Janet White
Oct 14, 2023
What is the singular form of immediately?
Immediately (it is an adverb, so it does not have a singular or plural form).
Sara Rehman
Oct 14, 2023
Which article is used with immediately?
No article is typically used with "immediately" since it's an adverb.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 14, 2023
Is immediately a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though context can change this.
Harlon Moss
Oct 14, 2023
Is the word immediately imperative?
No, but it can be used in an imperative sentence.
Harlon Moss
Oct 14, 2023
How is immediately used in a sentence?
"Call me immediately if there's an issue."
Sara Rehman
Oct 14, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in immediately?
The second syllable "me" is stressed.
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Oct 14, 2023
About Author
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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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