instanter

adverb

in-ˈstan-tər How to pronounce instanter (audio)
Definition of instanternext
as in immediately
without delay as soon as I had called out that answer, I instanter knew that it was wrong

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instanter
  1. immediately
  2. promptly
  3. instantly
  4. now
  5. directly
Adverb
  • That's the situation Diego Diaz, a radiologic technologist specializing in MRIs and X-rays in New York City has found himself in before when a scan has picked up a problem that's immediately clear to see.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Everything Blake Lively Claims in Complaint Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Watching Her Naked and Smear Campaign WME did not comment when reached by PEOPLE, and a representative for Baldoni did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • Finland and Estonia promptly called on NATO to bolster its presence in the Baltic Sea.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The stepmother, Riya Lee, shared the family photos on Facebook on Dec. 25 and was promptly accused of excluding Trü.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • Viewer Reactions The TikTok video instantly became a hit, bringing in nearly 20 million views, 4.1 million likes and 10,400 comments.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The songs instantly took the internet by storm, as did the album once it was released.
    Caché McClay, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Register now and check your email for confirmation and details.
    David Plazas, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • And with the Senators peaking, his time might be now.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of now
Adverb
  • The best leaders are recognizing that employee well-being is directly linked to the best work outcomes.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, Carter's daily White House diary from June 14, 1977, shows the president going directly from a meeting with Biden to an Oval Office chat with Johnny and June Carter Cash.
    Scott Detrow, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of directly
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instantaneously

instanter

instantiate

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