Instantly — In stant*ly, adv. 1. Without the least delay or interval; at once; immediately. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. With urgency or importunity; earnestly; pressingly. They besought him instantly. Luke vii. 4. Syn: Directly; immediately; at once. See… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
instantly — [in′stənt lē] adv. 1. in an instant; without delay; immediately 2. Archaic urgently; pressingly conj. Brit. as soon as; the instant that [I came instantly I saw the need] … English World dictionary
instantly — I adverb anon, at once, directly, expeditiously, extemplo, fast, forthwith, hastily, hurriedly, immediately, instantaneously, now, presently, promptly, quickly, rapidly, right away, right now, shortly, soon, speedily, statim, straightway, swiftly … Law dictionary
instantly — late 15c., urgently, persistently, from INSTANT (Cf. instant) (adj.) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning immediately is 1550s … Etymology dictionary
instantly — [adv] right now at once, away, directly, double time*, first off*, forthwith, immediately, in a flash*, instantaneously, instanter, now, on a dime*, PDQ*, pronto*, right, right away, spontaneously, straight away*, there and then*, this minute,… … New thesaurus
instantly — adv. Instantly is used with these adjectives: ↑accessible, ↑alert, ↑apparent, ↑available, ↑familiar, ↑likeable, ↑memorable, ↑popular, ↑recognizable, ↑suspicious Instantly is used with these verbs: ↑ … Collocations dictionary
instantly — in|stant|ly [ˈınstəntli] adv immediately ▪ All four victims died instantly. ▪ The information was instantly available … Dictionary of contemporary English
instantly — in|stant|ly [ ınstəntli ] adverb ** immediately: They ll instantly make you feel at home. His voice was instantly recognizable … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
instantly — adverb immediately: They recognised him instantly. | All four victims died instantly … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
instantly */*/ — UK [ˈɪnstəntlɪ] / US adverb immediately She was killed instantly. His voice was instantly recognizable … English dictionary
