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instantly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly means: Immediately, without any waiting.

adverb

WITHOUT DELAYB1

Immediately, without any waiting.

  • I recognized her instantly.
  • The message appeared instantly on my screen.
  • Do you expect everyone to reply instantly?

Similar words: immediately, at once, straight away

Common phrases: instantly recognize someone, instantly available, vanish instantly

conjunction

AS SOON ASC2

As soon as something happens.

  • He left instantly I arrived.
  • Instantly she saw him, she waved.
  • They fell silent instantly the door opened.

How to use it: instantly + clause (She rose instantly the bell rang.)

Similar words: as soon as, the moment

Common phrases: instantly he arrived, instantly she heard, instantly they saw

Questions about instantly

What does instantly mean?

Immediately, without any waiting.

What is instantly in other languages?

Türkçe: hemen · Español: inmediatamente · Français: immédiatement · Deutsch: sofort · Italiano: subito · 日本語: すぐに

How do you pronounce instantly?

It is pronounced /ˈɪnstəntli/.

How do you use instantly in a sentence?

I recognized her instantly. The message appeared instantly on my screen.

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