What context can I use each word in?

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

now

Example

I am busy right now, can I call you back later? [now: adverb]

Example

We need to leave now if we want to catch the train. [now: adverb]

Example

Now that you mention it, I remember seeing him yesterday. [now: conjunction]

immediately

Example

Please come to my office immediately. [immediately: adverb]

Example

I need your help with this task immediately. [immediately: adverb]

Example

Immediately after finishing his breakfast, he went for a walk. [immediately: adverb]

Definitions of now and immediately

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Key differences and similarities of now and immediately

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Good things to know

Which word is more common?

Now is more commonly used than immediately in everyday language. Now is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while immediately is more specific and often used in formal or urgent situations.

What’s the difference in the tone of formality between now and immediately?

Immediately is more formal than now, which is more commonly used in informal contexts. However, both words can be used in formal settings depending on the context and tone of the conversation or document.