instantly
B2
adv
conj
Freq #6552
Meanings
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1
adv
At once; without delay.
When the neighbours' dog barked, ours instantly replied with a howl.
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2
adv
Urgently; with insistence.
Sir, my lord would instantly speak with you.
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3
adv
At the same time.
As if he mastred there a double spirit Of teaching, and of learning instantly
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4
conj
As soon as, directly.
I phoned instantly I heard you were back.
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5
adv
without any delay
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6
adv
without delay or hesitation
Etymology
From instant + -ly.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
5
adv
· without any delay
instantaneously
6
adv
· without delay or hesitation
at oncedirectlyforthwithimmediatelylike a shotnowright awaystraight offstraightaway