instantly meaning and definition

INSTANTLY adverb

Definition of instantly (adverb)

1. without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
   • "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
   • synonyms: at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, like a shot, now, right away, straight off, straightaway
2. without any delay
   • "he was killed outright"
   • synonyms: in a flash, instantaneously, outright