Definition Synonyms
Definition of instant - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
no delayhappening immediately
- She felt an instant relief..
2.
quick preparationprepared quickly with little effort
- She made instant noodles for dinner.
3.
urgencyrequiring urgent attention
- The matter is of instant concern.
Noun
brief momentvery short moment of time
- He paused for an instant before answering..
Expressions with instant
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immediate consequences of one's actions perceived as justice
He laughed at her fall, then slipped himself - instant karma!
happening during a very short moment
For an instant, I thought I saw her smile.
very quickly or immediately
The decision was made in an instant.
camera producing photos immediately after taking them
She loves using her instant camera at parties.
coffee powder dissolved in hot water for a quick drink
She made instant coffee before heading to work.
ability to reach or use something immediately without waiting
The subscription includes instant access to all premium articles.
at exactly the same moment something happens
At that very instant, the lights went out.
something that becomes very popular quickly
The new song was an instant hit among teenagers.
dehydrated potatoes for quick preparation
I made instant mash for dinner.
processed potato flakes for quick mashed potatoes
She made dinner using instant mashed potatoes.
message sent instantly using the internet or messaging software
He sent an instant message to his friend.
pre-cooked dried noodles ready to eat after adding hot water
Instant noodle is ready in three minutes after adding hot water.
quickly feel negative about someone or something after first meeting
She took an instant dislike to her new coworker.
apps for sending messages on mobile
Many people use mobile instant messaging for daily communication.
right now without any delay
Come here this instant!
referring to the current legal case being discussed
The rule applies in the instant case.
video replay of an action in sports
The referee used instant replay to review the goal.
photosensitive material that produces a visible picture shortly after exposure in camera
She loaded instant film into the old camera before the party.
software for real-time text communication over the internet
She uses an instant messenger to chat with friends.
immediately or without any delay
She answered on the instant.
the 10th day of the current month
Your payment is due on the 10th instant.
happening right away at the exact moment
He left upon the instant she arrived.
Origin of instant
Latin, instans (present)
Terms with instant included in their meaning
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exact time
exactly when something happens at a specific instant
enjoyment
take pleasure in each instant
emotion
instant attraction to someone upon first meeting
technology
instant messaging program on computers
instant action
without hesitation or delay, instantly or immediately
instant access
ready for immediate use
personal relationships
feel an instant connection or understanding with someone
instant arrival
make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere
food
instant noodles in a waterproof cup for quick preparation
instant access
immediately available after download
brief time
for a very short moment or instant
instant action
immediately or right away
instinctive reaction
instant reaction made without thinking, often from instinct
time
quality of being immediate or instant
instant sensation
sensation experienced instantly
instantaneous
happening in an instant
time
specific instant within a timeline
food
instant noodles that cook quickly
referee signal
instant sending-off shown with a red card, not after earlier caution
instant
happening in an extremely short time
time
instant or very short time
instant change
suddenly, as if by magic
acr: instant messaging
sending quick text messages over the internet
acr: instant message
send a quick text message online
Examples of instant in a sentence
The instant reaction was surprising. He prefers instant coffee in the morning. The instant soup was ready in minutes. This is an instant issue that needs resolving. The instant threat required immediate evacuation. In an instant, the car disappeared from view.
She realized the truth in an instant.
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- French:immédiat, instant, ...
- German:sofortig, Augenblick, ...
- Italian:istantaneo, istante, ...
- Spanish:inmediato, instante, ...
- Portuguese:instantâneo, instante, ...
- Chinese:立即的, 瞬间, ...
- Japanese:即時, 瞬間, ...
- Arabic:فَوْرِيّ, لَحْظَة, ...
- Hebrew:מִיָּדִי, רֶגַע, ...
- Russian:мгновенный, мгновение, ...
- Ukrainian:миттєвий, мить, ...
- Hindi:तत्काल, क्षण, ...
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