Antonyms for instantly

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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for instantly

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