instantly
pronunciation
How to pronounce instantly in British English:
UK [ˈɪnstəntli]
How to pronounce instantly in American English:
US [ˈɪnstəntli]
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- Adverb:
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- without any delay
Word Origin
- instantly (adv.)
- late 15c., "urgently, persistently," from instant (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "immediately" is 1550s.
Example
- 1. Accelerators can throw up instantly recognisable results .
- 2. But you must act instantly or be left .
- 3. This would instantly create potential new challenger banks in britain .
- 4. A magician will instantly see the truth behind any colleague 's illusion .
- 5. Almost instantly america 's housing bubble started to deflate .