instantly — instantly, instantaneously Instantly means ‘immediately’ and refers to the point at which something happens, whereas instantaneously means ‘in an instant’ and refers to the (imperceptibly short) period of time that something takes: • He pressed… … Modern English usage
Instantly — In stant*ly, adv. 1. Without the least delay or interval; at once; immediately. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. With urgency or importunity; earnestly; pressingly. They besought him instantly. Luke vii. 4. Syn: Directly; immediately; at once. See… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
instantly — [in′stənt lē] adv. 1. in an instant; without delay; immediately 2. Archaic urgently; pressingly conj. Brit. as soon as; the instant that [I came instantly I saw the need] … English World dictionary
instantly — I adverb anon, at once, directly, expeditiously, extemplo, fast, forthwith, hastily, hurriedly, immediately, instantaneously, now, presently, promptly, quickly, rapidly, right away, right now, shortly, soon, speedily, statim, straightway, swiftly … Law dictionary
instantly — late 15c., urgently, persistently, from INSTANT (Cf. instant) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning immediately is 1550s … Etymology dictionary
instantly — [adv] right now at once, away, directly, double time*, first off*, forthwith, immediately, in a flash*, instantaneously, instanter, now, on a dime*, PDQ*, pronto*, right, right away, spontaneously, straight away*, there and then*, this minute,… … New thesaurus
instantly — in|stant|ly [ˈınstəntli] adv immediately ▪ All four victims died instantly. ▪ The information was instantly available … Dictionary of contemporary English
instantly — in|stant|ly [ ınstəntli ] adverb ** immediately: They ll instantly make you feel at home. His voice was instantly recognizable … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
instantly — adverb immediately: They recognised him instantly. | All four victims died instantly … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
instantly */*/ — UK [ˈɪnstəntlɪ] / US adverb immediately She was killed instantly. His voice was instantly recognizable … English dictionary
