instant
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Synonyms: instat
Antonyms: instat
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Noun
- 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.
- A single, usually precise, point in time.
- The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.
- Liftoff occurs the instant the bolts are released.
- A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
Adjective
- Impending; imminent.
- Urgent; pressing; acute.
- Insistent; persistent.
- Present; current; extant.
- Occurring immediately; immediate; present.
- Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.
- Very quickly and easily prepared.
- instant coffee; instant noodles; instant mashed potato; instant photo
- Of the current month.
- I refer to your letter of the 16th instant in regard to traffic disruption.
Adverb
- At once; immediately.
Noun
- instant camera
Verb
- To urge, press (someone); to insist on, demand (something).
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