Word
immeasurably
Phoneticsim·mea·sur·ably
US/ˌɪˈmɛʒɝˌæbɫi/
UK/ɪmˈɛʒəɹəbli/
Adverb of degree
Definition
adv. to a degree that is too large or great to be measured. You use it to say that something has improved or changed by a very large amount.
adv. to an extent that is too large or significant to be calculated or quantified. Frequently used to intensify adjectives describing positive change or improvement.
Examples
“The new medicine improved her health immeasurably.”
“Since the new manager arrived, the atmosphere in the office has improved immeasurably.”
“The quality of life for the local population has increased immeasurably since the introduction of clean water systems and reliable electricity.”
Examples
simple
“The new medicine improved her health immeasurably.”
contextual
“Since the new manager arrived, the atmosphere in the office has improved immeasurably.”
complex
“The quality of life for the local population has increased immeasurably since the introduction of clean water systems and reliable electricity.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “immeasurably” in context.
Verb
01. benefit immeasurably
“Local businesses will benefit immeasurably from the increase in tourism.”
verb + adv
02. change immeasurably
“The landscape of the city has changed immeasurably over the last decade.”
verb + adv
03. enrich immeasurably
“Her experience studying abroad enriched her life immeasurably.”
verb + adv
04. improve immeasurably
“The quality of life in the region has improved immeasurably since the new hospital opened.”
verb + adv
05. strengthen immeasurably
“The new evidence strengthened the prosecution's case immeasurably.”
verb + adv
06. suffer immeasurably
“The civilian population has suffered immeasurably during the long conflict.”
verb + adv
07. be immeasurably superior to
“The new engine design is immeasurably superior to the previous model.”
08. contribute immeasurably to
“His research has contributed immeasurably to our understanding of genetics.”
09. make things immeasurably better
“The new software update has made things immeasurably better for the end users.”
Usage
Typically precedes the adjective or follows the verb it modifies.
Real-World Examples
“The project is at a critical phase and the loss of VW's principal contractor would set the project back immeasurably and threaten VW's financing," Krupp wrote.” “Closing even some of it would ease poverty, help children grow up better nourished, reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and perhaps even make civil wars less likely, immeasurably improving global stability.” “A new class of drugs is set to join their ranks and has the potential to eclipse them all—GLP-1 receptor agonists, immeasurably changing how chronic diseases are managed.” “Mr Clegg said the results were "immeasurably more crushing" than he had feared, saying it had been a "huge honour" to lead the party.” Etymology
From immeasurable + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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