INSTANTLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INSTANTLY?

Need another word that means the same as “instantly”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “instantly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Instantly” are: in a flash, instantaneously, outright, directly, forthwith, immediately, now, right away, straight off, straightaway, straight away, suddenly, abruptly, all of a sudden, then and there, there and then, here and now, that very minute, this very minute

Instantly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Instantly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “instantly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Without any delay.
• At once; immediately.
• Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.
• Urgently or persistently.

Synonyms of "Instantly" as an adverb (19 Words)

abruptly	Suddenly and unexpectedly. The forested terrain ascends abruptly.
all of a sudden	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
directly	Exactly in a specified position. The ceiling directly above the door.
forthwith	Out into view. An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
here and now	At this time; now.
immediately	Bearing an immediate relation. She was sitting immediately behind me.
in a flash	To or toward the inside of.
instantaneously	Instantly; at once. Soldiers must be ready to react instantaneously.
now	(in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to. It could happen any time now.
outright	Without restrictions or stipulations or further payments. They decided to buy the company outright.
right away	An interjection expressing agreement.
straight away	In a straight line; in a direct course.
straight off	In a straight line; in a direct course.
straightaway	Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. Found an answer straightaway.
suddenly	Quickly and unexpectedly. He made up his mind suddenly.
that very minute	Used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal.
then and there	Subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors.
there and then	To or toward that place; away from the speaker.
this very minute	Used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal.

Usage Examples of "Instantly" as an adverb

• She fell asleep almost instantly.

Associations of "Instantly" (30 Words)

currently	At the present time. The EC is currently attempting greater economic integration.
directly	In a frank way. The ceiling directly above the door.
exigent	Demanding attention. The exigent demands of her contemporaries music took a toll on her voice.
extemporaneous	With little or no preparation or forethought. An extemporaneous speech.
extempore	Without prior preparation. He recited the poem extempore.
extemporize	Perform without preparation. He extemporized a speech at the wedding.
immediate	Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect. No changes are envisaged in the immediate future.
immediately	In direct or very close relation. He answered immediately.
imminent	Overhanging. They were in imminent danger of being swept away.
impending	Close in time; about to occur. A fortune teller with dire warnings about impending doom.
impromptu	A short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation. He spoke impromptu.
improvise	Create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation. He invited actors to improvise dialogue.
improvised	Created and performed spontaneously or without preparation; impromptu. Crossed the river on improvised bridges.
instant	Instant coffee. Become an instant millionaire.
instantaneous	Occurring with no delay. Modern methods of instantaneous communication.
instantaneously	Without any delay. Soldiers must be ready to react instantaneously.
now	The momentary present. Come here now.
offhand	Ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner. I can t think of a better answer offhand.
outright	Wholly and completely. She couldn t ask him outright.
presently	After a short time; soon. She will arrive presently.
pressing	Expressing something strongly or persistently. A pressing invitation.
prompt	The time limit for the payment of an account stated on a prompt note. She is always prompt to help her friends.
promptly	In a punctual manner. He did his homework promptly.
realized	Successfully completed or brought to an end. The joy of a realized ambition overcame him.
spontaneously	Without apparent external cause or stimulus. Mutations can occur spontaneously.
swiftly	Without delay; after a very short time. They acted swiftly in response to the invasion.
today	This present day. Today almost every home has television.
tomorrow	The near future. Today s engineers are tomorrow s buyers.
unplug	Disconnect (an electrical device) by removing its plug from a socket. She unplugged the fridge.
yesterday	On the day preceding today. My wife had a baby boy yesterday morning.