adverb
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immediately; at once
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archaic urgently or insistently
Related Words
See immediately.
Etymology
Origin of instantly
Late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; instant, -ly
Example Sentences
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But her voice—slightly nasal, with conversational phrasing and clipped inflections informed by hip-hop—is instantly identifiable, and conveys intelligence and intimacy while sounding perfectly natural in glittery electronic productions.
While they can’t ramp up production instantly, at persistently higher prices a lot more oil can come out of the ground.
She stepped out, planted her feet on the grass, and felt instantly at home.
From Literature
My blanket of guilt instantly eases, making me stumble forward.
From Literature
The rocket and satellite company is reportedly expected to seek to raise $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation, which would instantly make it one of the biggest U.S. companies by market capitalization.
From MarketWatch
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