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What is "instantly" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 22-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does instantly mean in English? Meaning of instantly definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "instantly" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "instantly": without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Adverb

  • Meaning: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
  • Example: he answered immediately found an answer straightaway an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith Come here now!
  • Synonyms: at once directly forthwith immediately instantly like a shot now right away straight off straightaway

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɪnstəntli/

    Meaning of "instantly": without any delay

    Adverb

  • Meaning: without any delay
  • Example: he was killed outright
  • Synonyms: in a flash instantaneously instantly outright

    • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɪnstəntli/

    Synonyms:

    instantaneously, immediately, directly, right away, forthwith, now, away, first off, in a flash, pronto, right, spontaneously, tout de suite, PDQ, at once, double-time, instanter, on a dime, straight away, there and then, this minute, without delay,

    Antonyms:

    later, eventually,

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    instantly in English: instantly
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