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instantly

//ˈɪnstəntli//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

Conjunction

A word that links words, phrases, or clauses.

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Definitions

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

  1. 1.At once; without delay.

    • When the neighbours' dog barked, ours instantly replied with a howl.

Conjunction

A word that links words, phrases, or clauses.

  1. 1.As soon as, directly.

    • I phoned instantly I heard you were back.

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Etymology

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English instant

Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.

Proto-Germanic *līkąder.

Proto-Germanic *-līkaz

Proto-Germanic *-ê

Proto-Germanic *-līkê

Proto-West Germanic *-līkē

Old English -līċe

Middle English -ly

English -ly

English instantly

From instant + -ly.

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