instantly
Meaning
The adverb "instantly" means to do something immediately or without any delay.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "instantly" with "immediately," as they can have slightly different connotations in some contexts.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Laura
sat
at
her
small
kitchen
table
with
a
cup
of
tea
and
her
laptop
open
,
planning
the
day's
tasks
.
When
she
saw
an
important
email
from
her
teacher
,
she
read
it
instantly
and
felt
a
brief
relief
because
the
deadline
had
been
extended
.
She
closed
the
laptop
and
made
a
list
of
the
tasks
that
needed
attention
so
she
would
not
forget
anything
later
.
While
she
worked
,
the
kettle
began
to
boil
and
she
paused
to
pour
hot
water
carefully
into
her
mug
.
By
mid
-
morning
she
had
completed
the
first
two
items
and
felt
ready
to
start
the
next
part
of
the
project
.
Common Phrases
instantly available
instantly recognizable
instantly download
Synonyms
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