Instant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnstənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Instant is a noun meaning A very short period of time; a moment.
Meaning
A very short period of time; a moment.
More Meanings
- A single, usually precise, point in time.
- A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
- Ellipsis of instant camera.
- (law) Present; current; extant.
- (dated) Impending; imminent.
- (dated) Urgent; pressing; acute.
- (dated) Insistent; persistent.
Example Sentences
Impending death is thine, and instant doom.
The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.
She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.
Word Forms
- instants
- instaunt
- instanting
- instanted
Synonyms for instant
Depending on context, synonyms include eyeblink, flash, jiffy, bit, crack, glimpse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jiffy, moment, instantaneous, present, second, fast.
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