Definitions
1.nounA very short period of time; a moment."She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject."
2.nounA single, usually precise, point in time."The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building."
3.nounA beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
4.nounA camera that uses self-developing film to create a chemically developed print shortly after the photograph is taken.
5.nounAn organization founded to promote a cause"I work in a medical research institute."
6.nounAn institution of learning; a college, especially for technical subjects
7.nounThe building housing such an institution
8.nounThe act of instituting; institution.
9.nounThat which is instituted, established, or fixed, such as a law, habit, or custom.
10.nounThe person to whom an estate is first given by destination or limitation.