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| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : in-stuhnt-lee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn stənt li |
Definition of instantly
Origin :- late 15c., "urgently, persistently," from instant (adj.) + -ly (2). Meaning "immediately" is 1550s.
- adv right now
- As she spoke, Geta lifted the curtain, and Philothea instantly obeyed the signal.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- And when the wrenching at his forearms ceased he instantly relaxed his grip.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- His name was instantly passed on by the fugitive to his fellows as a "safe" man.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- She instantly thrust in her head and snorted in the direction of the stranger.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- He instantly drew back; but it was too late, they had recognised him.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- Hester and the major got Corney to bed, and instantly he was fast asleep.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- Instantly, he was all alert to meet the exigencies of the situation.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Take them off instantly, and tell me what you mean by this outrage.
- Extract from : « The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions » by J. Smeaton Chase
- Tim did instantly as requested, and helped Yates on with the coat.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- "It's the best thing that ever happened to me," answered Donald Whiting instantly.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
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