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adverb

ˈin(t)-stənt-lē How to pronounce instantly (audio)
Definition of instantlynext
as in immediately
without delay showed leadership by reacting instantly to the crisis

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instantly

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conjunction

as in when
just at the moment that we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report

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Recent Examples of instantly
Adverb
Instead of pushing users to web portals, brands can run two-way text sessions that confirm setup, activate warranties or resolve issues instantly. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The base model of the Campanero modular camping system, the Pah-Pah caught our eye instantly with its compact dimensions and bivy-like wedge tent hovering over top its utility-box lower half. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 Instead Penny Hardaway became instantly enamored with the shoe when it was informally shown to him during a meeting with Nike. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 The technology lets retailers change prices instantly and saves workers time, but shoppers, advocates and lawmakers are raising concerns; the FTC has warned companies to disclose how personal data affect prices. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for instantly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantly
  1. immediately
  2. promptly
  3. now
  4. directly
Adverb
  • His office did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press regarding a possible snap election.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Reps for Bryan and Gillette stadium did not immediately return a request for comment.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Contact the treating clinician promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness or warmth, pus-like drainage, fever, extensive blistering, eye symptoms, or a reaction substantially more severe than described.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The company encouraged employees to use Microsoft Teams, but while some replied promptly, others put their own work first.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Almost sounds silly now, with the way the team has stumbled and bumbled its way through the first four games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An institution built explicitly to neutralize biological catastrophes is now at the center of one.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • That same night, Meyer allegedly transferred $10,000 directly from the same fund account, which held investor money raised to buy shares of online casino operator Playstar.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Theoretically, this means that smaller, independent artists can release their work on social media platforms and directly reach the audiences most inclined to appreciate it.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of directly

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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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