Instantly meaning

ĭn'stənt-lē
At once.
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As soon as.
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With insistence; urgently.
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In an instant; without delay; immediately.
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Urgently; pressingly.
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As soon as; the instant that.

I came instantly I saw the need.

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(archaic) Urgently; with insistence. [from 15th c.]
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At once; without delay. [from 16th c.]

When the neighbours' dog barked, ours instantly replied with a howl.

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Origin of instantly

From instant +‎ -ly.

Sentence Examples

  • She was instantly thirsty.

  • Instantly she knew that wasn't true.

  • Then imagine them all instantly dead.

  • Instantly he turned toward her.

  • The talking instantly ceased, hats and caps were doffed, and all eyes were raised to the count.

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