in·stant·ly
ˈin(t)-stənt-lē 
1
: without the least delay : immediately
2
: with importunity : urgently
: as soon as
he ran across the grass instantly he perceived his mother—
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Examples of instantly in a Sentence
Adverb
His voice is instantly recognizable.
They instantly fell in love.
She was killed instantly when her car hit a tree.
Conjunction
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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—Jonathan Schwartz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Print and cherish your favorite memories instantly with the Kodak Dock Plus photo printer.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Almost instantly, the 43-year-old writer drew the attention of a ravenous online community, which brought adoring fans and harsh critics — including death threats — to her doorstep, sometimes literally.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Tickets for the sophomore tour sold out almost instantly across all markets, underscoring the immense demand for her live performances.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instantly. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.
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