Instantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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Ideal for formal situations and when emphasizing urgency, often used to describe actions that follow directly after a preceding event.

• You must leave immediately
• The meeting was called immediately after the incident

Usually used in professional or formal settings to indicate that something happened quickly after it was supposed to, without procrastination.

• She responded promptly to the email
• The doctor saw the patient promptly at the appointed time

Commonly used in informal situations and in British English, it means to do something without any hesitation or delay.

• He left straightaway
• They started the project straightaway

This is used when something happens at the very same moment without any delay.

• She answered the call instantly
• The medicine worked instantly

This term is used for actions or reactions that occur without any substantial delay, often implying urgency. It can also refer to something that happens next in order.

• I need an immediate response
• They took immediate action to resolve the issue

This word is used for actions done in a short amount of time. It's more flexible and can refer to both physical speed and the amount of time taken.

• He gave a quick glance at the document
• Let's grab a quick coffee before the meeting

This is often used to describe actions that are both fast and smooth, and can imply efficiency.

• The swift river current carried the boat away
• Swift action is needed to prevent further damage