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Meaning of instant
instant (n)
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
a particular point in time
instant (s)
occurring with no delay
in or of the present month
demanding attention
instant (a.)
Pressing; urgent; importunate; earnest.
Closely pressing or impending in respect to time; not deferred; immediate; without delay.
Present; current.
A point in duration; a moment; a portion of time too short to be estimated; also, any particular moment.
A day of the present or current month; as, the sixth instant; -- an elliptical expression equivalent to the sixth of the month instant, i. e., the current month. See Instant, a., 3.
instant (adv.)
Instantly.
instant Sentence Examples
- The coffee dissolved instantly, producing a steaming beverage within seconds.
- The chemical reaction occurred instantaneously, releasing a burst of energy.
- The pain shot through her body like an instant jolt of electricity.
- The decision was made instantly, leaving no room for hesitation.
- The room fell silent in an instant, as everyone gasped in disbelief.
- The convertible's roof retracted in an instant, letting the sunshine pour in.
- The dye took effect instantly, transforming the fabric into a vibrant shade of blue.
- The bullet hit its target instantly, leaving no chance for escape.
- The floodwaters rose instantly, submerging the town in an instant catastrophe.
- The elevator doors opened instantly, revealing a crowded lobby bustling with activity.
FAQs About the word instant
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat), a particular point in time, occurring with no delay, in or of the present month,
immediate,instantaneous, rapid,split-second,summary, fast, straightaway, quick, swift, prompt
slow, protracted, protracted, sluggish, slow, sluggish, prolonged, prolonged, dilatory, delayed
The coffee dissolved instantly, producing a steaming beverage within seconds.
The chemical reaction occurred instantaneously, releasing a burst of energy.
The pain shot through her body like an instant jolt of electricity.
The decision was made instantly, leaving no room for hesitation.
