instant

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɪnstənt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A very short period of time; a moment.

Example Sentences
  • She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.
2 Definition

A single, usually precise, point in time.

Example Sentences
  • The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.
3 Definition

A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.

4 Definition

A camera that uses self-developing film to create a chemically developed print shortly after the photograph is taken.

Synonyms
instant
Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Impending; imminent.

Synonyms
pending proximate
2 Definition

Urgent; pressing; acute.

3 Definition

Insistent; persistent.

Synonyms
exigent imperious
4 Definition

Present; current; extant.

5 Definition

Occurring immediately; immediate; present.

Synonyms
instantaneous
6 Definition

Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.

Synonyms
brief transient
7 Definition

Very quickly and easily prepared.

Example Sentences
  • instant coffee; instant noodles; instant mashed potato; instant photo
8 Definition

Of the current month.

Synonyms
inst.
Example Sentences
  • I refer to your letter of the 16th instant in regard to traffic disruption.
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

At once; immediately.