Definition

Adverb 1. Immediately, without any delay: Happening or done at once, in a single moment. 2. As soon as, at the very moment that: Used to indicate that one action happens immediately after another.

Examples

• Adverb (Immediately):
  • The pain stopped instantly.
  • She recognized his voice instantly.
  • The app updates your location instantly.

Advanced Usage

• "instantly recognizable": Immediately and easily identified.
  • His signature style is instantly recognizable.
• Used to emphasize the speed of a reaction or result.
  • The new policy was instantly popular.

Variants and Related Words

• Instant (adjective): Happening or produced immediately.
  • The drug provides instant relief.
• Instantaneous (adjective): Occurring or done in an instant.
  • The reaction was almost instantaneous.

Synonyms

• Immediately
• At once
• Straightaway
• Forthwith
• Right away

Related Phrases

• Instantly accessible: Available immediately without waiting.
  • The files are stored in the cloud, making them instantly accessible.

Adverb

1. without any delay
   • he was killed outright
2. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
   • he answered immediately
   • found an answer straightaway
   • an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
   • Come here now!