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Word parts & etymology
- instantThe root 'instant' means something occurring immediately or in a moment.
- -lyThe suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner.
By combining 'instant' (happening immediately) with the adverb-forming suffix '-ly', the word 'instantly' describes an action that takes place immediately.
Same-root words
- instant
- Something occurring immediately or in a moment.
- instantaneous
- Occurring or done in an instant or instantly.
- Meaning 1
happening or done immediately, without any delay
Phonetic symbols
🇺🇸
ˈɪnstəntli
🇬🇧
ˈɪnstəntli
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Examples
- Meaning 1happening or done immediately, without any delay
She replied to the email instantly.
- Meaning 1happening or done immediately, without any delay
The medicine provided relief almost instantly.
- Meaning 1happening or done immediately, without any delay
He recognized her instantly and waved.
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instantly
Answerhappening or done immediately, without any delay