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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a very short space of time; moment.
He disappeared in an instant.- synonyms:
- moment, second
- antonyms:
- eternity
- similar words:
- flash, jiffy, minute
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| definition 2: |
a particular point in time.
The instant they left home, she arrived.- synonyms:
- moment
- similar words:
- point, second
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| related words: |
bit |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
happening right away; without delay; immediate.
The teacher gave me an instant answer to my question.- synonyms:
- immediate, prompt
- antonyms:
- delayed
- similar words:
- fast, quick, rapid, swift
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| definition 2: |
needing only water, milk, or the like to be ready to eat or drink; capable of being prepared quickly.
Sometimes I eat instant oatmeal in the morning because it does not take long to make.- similar words:
- powdered, prepared
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| related words: |
current, snap, sudden |
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