What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mediately
Example
The company decided to hire a mediator to help them resolve the conflict medially. [mediately: adverb]
Example
The report was submitted medially, after going through several rounds of revisions. [mediately: adverb]
immediately
Example
Please call me back immediately, it's urgent. [immediately: adverb]
Example
The fire department arrived immediately after receiving the distress call. [immediately: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Immediately is more commonly used than mediately in everyday language. Immediately is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while mediately is less common and used in specific technical or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mediately and immediately?
Mediately has a more formal and technical connotation, while immediately is more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
