instantly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.stənt.li/

Definition

At once; immediately.

Examples

• The pain in her leg vanished instantly.

• He knew instantly that something was wrong.

• The news spread instantly through the small town.

How to Use instantly

instantly + adjective (collocation)

Describes something that is immediately perceived or felt as having a certain quality. — "The room was instantly recognizable as his study."

instantly + verb (collocation)

Indicates that an action happens or is completed without any delay. — "She instantly agreed to help."

Synonyms of instantly

Words with a similar meaning to instantly:

• at once
• immediately
• promptly
• forthwith

Antonyms of instantly

Words with the opposite meaning to instantly:

• gradually
• eventually
• eventually

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