Cool MateMeaning of Instantly
immediately
In simple words: Right away, without waiting.
Instantly in a sentence
- Her voice is instantly recognizable.
- The driver was killed instantly.
How to use Instantly
Use 'instantly' in both spoken and written English to emphasize immediate action. It's appropriate in most contexts but less common in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
instantly + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'in a blink' to remember how fast something happens.
Related words
Collocations with Instantly
- instantly available
- instantly recognizable
- instantly regret
- instantly noticeable
Synonyms for Instantly
- immediately
- promptly
- swiftly
- quickly
- without delay
Opposites of Instantly
Common mistakes with Instantly
- Using 'instantly' with past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'I instantly saw' instead of 'I saw instantly'.
- Confusing it with 'immediately' when the emphasis on speed differs.
- Forgetting to use it with an action verb.
Instantly appears in
Instantly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فوراً
على طول، بدون انتظار.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তৎক্ষণাৎ
কোনো অপেক্ষা ছাড়াই, এখনই।
- GermanDeutsch
Sofort
Sofort, ohne zu warten.
- SpanishEspañol
Al instante
De inmediato, sin esperar.
- Persianفارسی
فورا
همین الان، بدون معطلی.
- FrenchFrançais
Instantanément
Tout de suite, sans attendre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तुरंत
बिना इंतज़ार किए, फौरन।
- ItalianItaliano
Istantaneamente
Subito, senza aspettare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Instantaneamente
Na hora, sem demora.
- RussianРусский
Мгновенно
Сразу же, не дожидаясь.
- Urduاردو
فورا
بغیر انتظار فوراً.
- Chinese中文
立刻
马上，不等就做。
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Instantly
What does Instantly mean?
Right away, without waiting.
What is the definition of Instantly?
immediately
How do you use Instantly in a sentence?
Her voice is instantly recognizable.
Can you give another example of Instantly?
The driver was killed instantly.
What are synonyms for Instantly?
Common alternatives include immediately, promptly, swiftly, quickly, without delay.
What is the opposite of Instantly?
Opposite meanings include gradually, slowly, eventually.
What words go with Instantly?
It commonly pairs with instantly available, instantly recognizable, instantly regret, instantly noticeable.
What are common mistakes when using Instantly?
Using 'instantly' with past tense incorrectly, e.g., 'I instantly saw' instead of 'I saw instantly'. Confusing it with 'immediately' when the emphasis on speed differs. Forgetting to use it with an action verb.
How do you pronounce Instantly?
US: /["/ˈɪnstəntli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnstəntli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Instantly?
Use 'instantly' in both spoken and written English to emphasize immediate action. It's appropriate in most contexts but less common in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Instantly?
"Instantly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.