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."
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