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instantly - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'instantly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Instantly [ adv.]
- Without the least delay or interval; at once; immediately.
- With urgency or importunity; earnestly; pressingly.

Meaning of 'instantly' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . instantly [ r]
Meaning (1):
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Example in sentence:
  • an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith;
  • Come here now!;
  • found an answer straightaway;
  • he answered immediately
Meaning (2):
- without any delay
Example in sentence:
  • he was killed outright