Word
instantly
Phoneticsin·stant·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɪnstəntɫi/
UK/ˈɪnstəntli/
Adverb of time
Definitions
01immediately
B1 · Intermediate
adv. happening right away, without any delay.
adv. at once; without any intervening time or delay.
日本語:すぐに※
“When I saw the beautiful view, I instantly felt much more relaxed.”
“The software is designed to update your profile instantly across all connected devices the moment a change is saved.”
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02as soon as
C1 · Advanced Literary
conj. used to say that one thing happens at the same time as another.
conj. functioning as a subordinating conjunction meaning 'as soon as' or 'the moment that'.
“Instantly he saw her, he knew he had made a mistake.”
“Instantly the signal was given, the soldiers moved forward with a precision that suggested weeks of intensive training.”
Usage
In this sense, 'instantly' acts as a conjunction to join two clauses.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “instantly” in context.
Verb
01. become instantly famous
“The young singer became instantly famous after her video went viral online.”
verb + adv + adj
02. instantly fall in love
“They instantly fell in love with the charming cottage in the countryside.”
adv + verb + prep + noun
03. instantly recognize the voice
“I could instantly recognize the voice of my old school friend on the phone.”
adv + verb + noun
04. regret the decision instantly
“He regretted the decision instantly as soon as he saw the look on her face.”
verb + noun + adv
Adjective
05. instantly available
“Digital books are instantly available for download once you complete the payment.”
adv + adj
06. instantly recognizable
“The brand's logo is instantly recognizable to consumers all over the world.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Scan a QR code, tap a few buttons and the money moves instantly.” “A student can simply copy and paste a prompt into a chatbot and receive a polished paragraph, a five-paragraph essay, a lab summary or a reading response almost instantly.” Etymology
From instant + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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