instant
/ˈɪnstənt/
noun
- 1
A very short period of time; a moment.
“She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.”
- 2
A single, usually precise, point in time.
“The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.”
- 3
A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
noun
- 1
A camera that uses self-developing film to create a chemically developed print shortly after the photograph is taken.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Impending; imminent.
- 2
Urgent; pressing; acute.
- 3
Insistent; persistent.
- 4
Present; current; extant.
- 5
Occurring immediately; immediate; present.
- 6
Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.
- 7
Very quickly and easily prepared.
“instant coffee; instant noodles; instant mashed potato; instant photo”
- 8
Of the current month.
“I refer to your letter of the 16th instant in regard to traffic disruption.”
adverb
- 1
At once; immediately.
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