# instantly vs intently

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### instantly
*adverb · IPA /ˈɪnstəntli/ · frequency rank #4,864*
At once; without delay.

### intently
*adverb · IPA /ɪnˈtɛntli/ · frequency rank #30,100*
In an intent or focused manner.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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