instantly
word · lemma: instant
/ˈɪnstəntɫi/
IN-stuhnt-lee
/ˈɪnstəntli/
IN-stuhnt-lee
Definition
Happening or done immediately, without any delay.
Usage & Nuances
'Instantly' is an adverb, more formal than 'right away' or 'straight away'. It emphasizes zero waiting time. Often used with actions or reactions, especially in instructions or descriptions. Not usually used with continuous actions.
Spanish: instantáneamente - al instantePortuguese (BR): instantaneamente - imediatamentePortuguese (PT): instantaneamente - imediatamenteChinese (Simplified): 立即 - 马上Chinese (Traditional): 立刻 - 馬上Hindi: तुरंत - फ़ौरनArabic: على الفور - فوراًBengali: তৎক্ষণাৎ - সঙ্গে সঙ্গেRussian: немедленно - мгновенноJapanese: 即座に - 直ちにVietnamese: ngay lập tức - lập tứcKorean: 즉시 - 바로Turkish: anında - hemenUrdu: فوراً - فور کی فورIndonesian: seketika - langsung
Example Sentences
She answered the phone instantly.
basic
The pain disappeared instantly.
basic
He replied instantly to my message.
basic
The moment I clicked the link, the video started instantly.
natural
If you press this button, help will come instantly.
natural
She fell asleep instantly after a long day.
natural