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Dictionary: in·stant·ly   (ĭn'stənt-lē) pronunciation
adv.
  1. At once.
  2. With insistence; urgently.
conj. Chiefly British
As soon as.


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adverb

    Without delay: directly, forthwith, immediately, instant, now, right away, right off, straightaway, straight off. Idioms: at once, first off. See time.

Antonyms: instantly
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adv

Definition: right now
Antonyms: eventually, later, slowly


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: adv. - Without any delay; Without delay or hesitation.

pronunciation He insists on being paid instantly for what he does — J. T. Mackey

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The adverb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: without delay; with no time intervening
  Synonyms: immediately, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, in real time

Meaning #2: without any delay
  Synonyms: instantaneously, outright, in a flash


 
 
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