Instantly meaning

What does “instantly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“instantly” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.

instantly

adverb

  1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

    “he answered immediately”

    “found an answer straightaway”

  2. without any delay

    “he was killed outright”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University