GDict

instantly

'instәntli6 senses · 104 ms
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adv/ˈɪnstəntli/
  1. 1

    At once; without delay.not-comparable

    • When the neighbours' dog barked, ours instantly replied with a howl.
  2. 2

    Urgently; with insistence.archaicnot-comparable

    • Sir, my lord would instantly speak with you.
    • Theoxena although she were instantly urged thereunto, could never be induced to marry againe.
  3. 3

    At the same time.not-comparableobsolete

    • As if he mastred there a double spirit Of teaching, and of learning instantly
conj/ˈɪnstəntli/
  1. 1

    As soon as, directly.

    • I phoned instantly I heard you were back.

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