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adverb · B2 · often · UK/US

instantly

instantly

Meaning of instantly

English

without delay

Deutsch

ohne Verzögerung; sofort

instantly

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɪnstəntli/
American English
/ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly with German translation

instantly usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The light came on instantly.

Das Licht ging augenblicklich an.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She answered instantly.

Sie antwortete augenblicklich.

instantly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between instantly, immediately, in an instant, right away, at once, in a flash, and promptly

🇬🇧English

Without delay.

B2very often

ENPlease come here immediately.

I
🇬🇧English
in an instant

In a moment.

B2often

ENHe vanished in an instant.

🇬🇧English

Informal, esp. American.

B1very often

ENI'll do it right away.

🇬🇧English

Slightly more formal or literary.

B2often

ENDo it at once!

I
🇬🇧English
in a flash

Informal: very quickly.

B2often

ENShe fixed the problem in a flash.

Advanced: broader words

P
🇬🇧English
promptly

Quickly and on time, not always instantly.

B2often

ENPlease reply promptly to the inquiry.

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instantly belongs to the topic "Immediacy →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does instantly mean?

without delay

How do you pronounce instantly?

instantly is pronounced [ˈɪnstəntli].

How is instantly used in a sentence?

Das Licht ging augenblicklich an. Translation: The light came on instantly.

Is instantly part of Immediacy vocabulary?

Yes, instantly can be learned in the Immediacy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is instantly part of Time vocabulary?

Yes, instantly can be learned in the Time topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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