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instant
[ in-stuhnt ]
noun
- an infinitesimal or very short space of time; a moment:
They arrived not an instant too soon.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- the point of time now present or present with reference to some action or event.
- a particular moment:
at the instant of contact.
- a food or beverage, especially coffee, specially processed for quick preparation.
- Older Use. the present or current month.
adjective
- succeeding without any interval of time; prompt; immediate:
instant relief from a headache.
- pressing or urgent:
instant need.
- noting a food or beverage requiring a minimal amount of time and effort to prepare, as by heating or the addition of milk or water, before being served or used:
instant coffee; instant pudding.
- occurring, done, or prepared with a minimal amount of time and effort; produced rapidly and with little preparation:
an instant book; instant answers; instant history.
- designed to act or produce results quickly or immediately:
an instant lottery.
your letter of the 12th instant.
- present; current:
the instant case before the court.
adverb
instant
/ ˈɪԲəԳ /
noun
- a very brief time; moment
- a particular moment or point in time
at the same instant
- on the instantimmediately; without delay
adjective
- immediate; instantaneous
- (esp of foods) prepared or designed for preparation with very little time and effort
instant coffee
- urgent or imperative
- postpositive when abbreviated in formal correspondence
- currently under consideration
adverb
- a poetic word for instantly
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of instant1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Defeat for the Terriers would end their hopes of an instant Championship return, with the gap currently standing at five points for them after their home defeat to Cambridge on Friday.
Sky was able to successfully defend her title in what was a showcase match for all three women, which some online have already labelled "an instant classic".
A second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards as Trent Alexander-Arnold's second-half winner put the visitors within three points of the Premier League title.
Find your Sunnyside — or whatever local dispensary stocks instant noodles with a cult following and sour candies that bite back.
The left-footer has had an instant impact since being drafted into the team, having had a hand in six goals across his past six appearances for City in all competitions.
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