Pronunciation

/ɪnˈstæntli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Happening or done immediately, without any delay; occurring or acting with great speed or rapidity.

Example usage:

• Adverb: “The news spread instantly across social media.”
• “She recognized him instantly when he walked into the room.”
• “He responded instantly to the emergency call.”

Phrases

• “Instantly recognizable”: Describing something that can be identified immediately upon seeing or hearing it.
• “To act instantly”: To take action without hesitation or delay.
• “Instantly regretted”: Feeling regret immediately after doing something.

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “As soon as the teacher entered, the students quieted down instantly.”
• “Seeing her mother’s disappointed face, she instantly knew she had made a mistake.”
• “The solution worked instantly, solving the problem within seconds.”

Synonyms

• Immediately
• Straight away
• Promptly
• Quickly
• Rapidly
• At once
• In an instant
• Without delay