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instantly

ins·tantly

UK/ˈɪnstəntli/ US/ˈɪnstʌntli/ fairly common

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!”
2.

without any delay

  • “he was killed outright”

Origin

From instant + -ly.

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