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 …—
William Thackeray
William ThackeraySynonyms of instantly
Relevance
Adverb
Conjunction
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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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Players stay engaged by observing small details, and the cast of characters is familiar enough that the game feels instantly recognizable.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
When the flames are out, pop on the lid to instantly transform it into a spacious surface for drinks and snacks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
Not only is leopard print a neutral (according to my mom) but the pattern itself is often made up of varying shades of brown and black, instantly tying together opposing pieces like Bieber's satin black trousers and suede trench.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
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Adverb
Court Rival Velvet Terry Tennis Jacket The geometric detailing on the Court Rival Tennis Jacket instantly caught my eye—as did the $40-off price tag.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Players stay engaged by observing small details, and the cast of characters is familiar enough that the game feels instantly recognizable.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
When the flames are out, pop on the lid to instantly transform it into a spacious surface for drinks and snacks.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025
Not only is leopard print a neutral (according to my mom) but the pattern itself is often made up of varying shades of brown and black, instantly tying together opposing pieces like Bieber's satin black trousers and suede trench.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instantly
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instantly. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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