in·stant·ly
ˈin(t)-stənt-lē 
1
: without the least delay : immediately
2
: with importunity : urgently
: as soon as
he ran across the grass instantly he perceived his mother—
W. M. Thackeray
W. M. ThackerayExamples of instantly in a Sentence
Adverb
His voice is instantly recognizable.
They instantly fell in love.
She was killed instantly when her car hit a tree.
Conjunction
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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Adverb
Her fellow inmates are similarly situated, the whole scenario instantly recognizable.
—Sam Worley, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
With digital audits, manufacturers spot patterns instantly—like recurring defects from a specific shift or machine—and take immediate corrective action.
—Jerry Dolinsky, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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—Sarah Han, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
Plus, the tweed fabric is lightweight and elegant to instantly dress up your outfit.
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instantly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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