instantly

adverb
UK: /ˈɪnstəntli/
US: /ˈɪnstəntli/

  1. Immediately; without any delay.

    1. He replied instantly to my message.
    2. The effect of the medicine was instantly noticeable; I felt much better almost right away.

  2. Happening or done in a very short amount of time.

    1. The photo was shared instantly online.
    2. New information instantly becomes available, thanks to internet advancements.

Synonyms

immediately directly forthwith promptly straightaway right away

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "instantly" in English means: Immediately; without any delay., Happening or done in a very short amount of time..

The phonetic transcription of "instantly" is /ˈɪnstəntli/ in British English and /ˈɪnstəntli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "instantly": immediately, directly, forthwith, promptly, straightaway, right away.

Example usage of "instantly": "He replied instantly to my message.". More examples on the page.