Instantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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instantly

[ ˈɪnstəntli ]

^{Context #1}

right away

without any delay; immediately.

Synonyms

immediately, promptly, straightaway

Examples of usage

I need your help instantly.
The news spread instantly across the internet.

^{Context #2}

acting or done without delay

occurring or done in an instant or instantly.

Synonyms

immediate, quick, swift

Examples of usage

an instantly recognizable face
an instantly successful product launch

Translations

Translations of the word "instantly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instantaneamente

🇮🇳 तुरंत

🇩🇪 sofort

🇮🇩 seketika

🇺🇦 миттєво

🇵🇱 natychmiast

🇯🇵 瞬時に

🇫🇷 instantanément

🇪🇸 instantáneamente

🇹🇷 hemen

🇰🇷 즉시

🇸🇦 على الفور

🇨🇿 okamžitě

🇸🇰 okamžite

🇨🇳 立即

🇸🇮 takoj

🇮🇸 strax

🇰🇿 дереу

🇬🇪 მალევე

🇦🇿 dərhal

🇲🇽 instantáneamente

Word origin

The word 'instantly' originated from the Latin word 'instantaneus', which means 'done in an instant'. The term has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe actions or events that happen without delay or hesitation.