instantly

adverb B2

Meaning

The adverb "instantly" means to do something immediately or without any delay.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "instantly" with "immediately," as they can have slightly different connotations in some contexts.

Example Sentences

Did you instantly understand the instructions given to you ?
I instantly knew something was wrong when I saw him .
She instantly understood the instructions and started working immediately .
The system responds instantly to all user commands without delay .

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