26984 words

instant

7 definitions • 13 examples
1
happening immediately, without any delay:

Examples:

instant access This type of account offers you instant access to your money.
instant success Contrary to expectations, the film was an instant success.
2
Instant food or drink is dried, usually in the form of a powder, and can be prepared very quickly by adding hot water:

Examples:

instant coffee/soup
3
an extremely short period of time:

Examples:

in an instant In an instant her mood had changed.
for an instant The startled boy froze for an instant, then fled.
this instant "Stop that noise this instant (= now)!"
the instant I'll call you the instant (= as soon as) I get home.
4
a very short moment of time, or a particular point in time:

Examples:

At that instant, someone knocked on the door.
Call me the instant you get home (= as soon as you get to your home).
5

Examples:

I took an instant liking to him.
6
An instant food or drink is one, usually in dried or powdered form, that can be prepared easily and quickly, esp. by adding hot water:

Examples:

instant coffee
7
happening immediately, without any delay:

Examples:

This type of bank account gives you instant access to your money.
Following a need for instant results, more health care providers are starting to offer online access.

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