Instant

noun

/ˈɪnstənt/

Word Frequency: 14.1

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.

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