ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Instantly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɪnstəntli/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Instantly is an adverb meaning At once; without delay.

Meaning

At once; without delay.

More Meanings

  1. As soon as, directly.
  2. (archaic) Urgently; with insistence.
  3. (obsolete) At the same time.

Example Sentences

Sir, my lord would instantly speak with you.
When the neighbours' dog barked, ours instantly replied with a howl.
As if he mastred there a double spirit Of teaching, and of learning instantly
Theoxena although she were instantly urged thereunto, could never be induced to marry againe.

Word Forms

Synonyms for instantly

Depending on context, synonyms include immediately, instantaneously, forthwith, straightaway, directly, outright.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include immediately, forthwith, instantaneously, now, outright, directly.

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