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   instant

   /ˈɪnst(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. happening or coming immediately: "the offence justified instant dismissal" Similar immediateinstantaneouson-the-spotpromptdirectswiftspeedyrapidquickexpeditiousexpresslightningsuddenprecipitateabruptinformal:snappyp.d.q. (pretty damn quick)literary:fleetratherare:alacritousOpposite delayedlong-term
   • ▪ prepared quickly and with little effort: "we can't promise instant solutions"
   • ▪ (of food) processed to allow very quick preparation: "instant coffee" Similar pre-preparedready preparedready mixedpre-cookedfasteasy/quick to prepareeasy/quick to makemicrowaveableconvenienceTV
   • ▪ (of a person) becoming a specified thing immediately: "become an instant millionaire"
   • 2. urgent; pressing: dated "an instant desire to blame others when things go wrong"
   • 3. (in business letters) of the current month: dated "your letter of the 6th instant"
   • 4. of the present moment. archaic

   noun

   • 1. a precise moment of time: "come here this instant!" Similar momenttimepoint in timemoment in timeminutesecondhourstagephasejuncturepoint
   • 2. a very short time; a moment: "for an instant the moon disappeared" Similar short timelittle whilebitmomentminutesecondsplit secondtricetwinklingtwinkling of an eyeflash(less than) no timeno time at allinformal:secnanosecondjiffyjifftwo shakes of a lamb's tailthe blink of an eyemotwo tickssnapOpposite eternity
   • 3. instant coffee. informal

   Word Origin late Middle English (in instant (sense 2 of the adjective, sense 3 of the adjective, sense 4 of the adjective)): via Old French from Latin instant- ‘being at hand’, from the verb instare, from in- ‘in, at’ + stare ‘to stand’.

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2. www.thefreedictionary.com › instantInstant - definition of instant by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Occurring at once; immediate: instant gratification. 2. Imperative; urgent: an instant need. 3. Now under consideration; present. 4. a. Commercially prepared or processed for quick and easy final preparation: an instant cake mix. b.

3. www.geeksforgeeks.org › instant-vs-instanceInstant vs. Instance : What's the Difference - GeeksforGeeks

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   Aug 2, 2023 · The terms “instant” and “instance” may appear similar but have distinct meanings and usage. “Instant” is an adjective that refers to a precise moment in time, while “instance” refers to a particular occurrence or example of something.

4. www.definitions.net › definition › instantWhat does instant mean? - Definitions.net

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   1. Pressing; urgent; importunate; earnest. And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. Luke xxiii. 23. Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer. Rom. xii. 12. 2. Immediate; without any time intervening; present.

5. www.thesaurus.com › browse › instant54 Synonyms & Antonyms for INSTANT | Thesaurus.com

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   Find 54 different ways to say INSTANT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

6. www.infoplease.com › dictionary › instantinstant: Meaning and Definition of | Infoplease

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   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.

7. ludwig.guru › s › instantinstant | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

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   The word "instant" is correct and can be used in written English. You can use it to describe something that happens or is done immediately or very quickly, or to refer to something that is instantaneously prepared (such as instant coffee). For example: "The instant I saw her, I knew that I was in love.".

8. www.wordsmyth.netinstant | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language...

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   Definition of instant. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

9. freedictionary.orginstant - definition of instant - synonyms, pronunciation,...

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   1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat); - Example: "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash" [syn: blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, twinkling, wink, New York minute] 2. a particular point in time; - Example: "the moment he arrived the party began"

10. educalingo.com › en › dic-enMeaning of "instant" in the English dictionary - educalingo

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    verb. adverb. pronoun. preposition. conjunction. determiner. exclamation. Instant can act as a noun, an adjective and an adverb. A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

11. simple.wiktionary.org › wiki › instantinstant - Simple English Wiktionary

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    An instant is a very short time. She looked at me and for an instant, I thought she was her mother. (usually before a noun) Instant is that is ready, or happens, very quickly (in an instant). I don't like instant coffee, but that's usually what I drink. With his first book, he was an instant success. Synonyms [change] second