Instantly and Immediately

Instantly

Instantly adverb - Without delay.
Usage example: showed leadership by reacting instantly to the crisis
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Synonyms for Instantly

Immediately is a synonym for instantly (British) in time topic. In some cases you can use "Immediately" instead the word "Instantly" as an adverb or a conjunction or an adjective, when it comes to topics like at once, right away, forthwith, shortly. popular alternative

Immediately

Immediately adverb - Without delay.
Usage example: if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert

Instantly is a synonym for immediately in at once topic. You can use "Instantly" instead the word "Immediately" as an adverb or a conjunction or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as time, straight away, right away, forthwith. popular alternative

Nearby Words: immediate, immediacy
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