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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, adverb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an extremely brief space of time; moment.
He left the room but returned in an instant.She answered the question without pausing for an instant.- synonyms:
- moment, second, split second
- antonyms:
- eternity
- similar words:
- flash, jiffy, minute, trice, twinkle, twinkling
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| definition 2: |
a specific point in time.
The instant I walked in the door, the phone rang.- synonyms:
- moment
- similar words:
- juncture, point, second
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bit |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
happening without delay; immediate.
I can't give you an instant response because I have to think about the matter.The two girls took an instant liking to each other.- synonyms:
- immediate, instantaneous, prompt, split-second
- antonyms:
- delayed
- similar words:
- expeditious, fast, quick, rapid, speedy, spot, swift
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| definition 2: |
needing immediate attention; urgent.
- synonyms:
- exigent, immediate, pressing, urgent
- similar words:
- critical
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| definition 3: |
needing only the addition of water, milk, or the like to be ready to eat or drink.
I was in a hurry, so I made instant coffee this morning.Instant soup makes an easy snack at work.- similar words:
- minute, powdered, prepared, ready-mix
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| definition 4: |
under present consideration.
the instant proceeding- synonyms:
- current, immediate, present
- similar words:
- ongoing
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| related words: |
current, snap, sudden |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
instantly.
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