B2adverbmediaemotions
US/ˈɪn.stənt.li/
UK/ˈɪn.stənt.li/
immediately, with no delay at all
In context
The singer was instantly recognized by the crowd.
The driver died instantly in the crash on the highway.
I instantly knew something was wrong when I saw his face.
Words that go with instantly
adverb + adjective
- instantly recognizableThe logo is instantly recognizable around the world.
- instantly availableAll the films are instantly available online.
- instantly familiarThe tune sounded instantly familiar to me.
adverb + verb
- instantly recognizeI instantly recognized her voice on the phone.
- instantly regretShe instantly regretted what she had said.
verb + adverb
- die instantlyHe died instantly and did not suffer.