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instantly

/ˈɪnstəntli/

Meanings
adverb
At once; without delay.

Examples :

"The alarm clock went off, and I instantly jumped out of bed. "
time now action

Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration alarm

alarm noun

/əˈlɑːm/ /əˈlɑɹm/

A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.

"The school's alarm announced the approaching fire drill. "

Illustration delay

delay noun

/dɪˈleɪ/

A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

"the delay before the echo of a sound"

Illustration insistence

insistence noun

/ɪnˈsɪstəns/ /ɪnˈzɪstəns/

The state of being insistent.

"My sister's insistence on having a quiet room led to many arguments. "

Illustration clock

clock noun

/klɒk/ /klɑk/

An instrument used to measure or keep track of time; a non-portable timepiece.

"The school's main office clock shows it's time for lunch. "

Illustration family

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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turned verb

/tɜːnd/ /tɝnd/

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

"The car turned left at the intersection. "

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jumped verb

/dʒʌmpt/

To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

"Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high."

Illustration demanded

demanded verb

/dɪˈmɑːndɪd/ /dɪˈmændɪd/

To request forcefully.

"I demand to see the manager."

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urgently adverb

/ˈɜːrdʒəntli/ /ˈɜrdʒəntli/

With great haste, with a sense of urgency, because it is very important.

"Funds are urgently required if this work is to be completed as planned."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "