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