instantly
/ˈɪnstəntli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
At once; without delay.
Adverb
Examples
When the neighbours' dog barked, ours instantly replied with a howl.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
As soon as, directly.
Conjunction
Examples
I phoned instantly I heard you were back.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “instantly” mean?
At once; without delay.
Is “instantly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.