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Happening or coming rapidly or immediately
“Not so with e-mail, which combines instant delivery with minimal effort.”
In urgent need of immediate attention
“To give such a message to Bosquet was to declare an instant need for some thousands of fresh troops.”
Presently existing or occurring
“Most true it is indeed, that all of every age, rank, and condition, are surrounded with instant dangers.”
(of food) Very quickly and easily prepared
“Japanese instant snack noodles hope to dump their junk food status and soar to the higher gastronomical rank of space cuisine.”
Moving or proceeding with significant speed
Occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning
Modern or contemporary, especially when mirroring some person or thing of the past
Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future
Ongoing, or in progress
Done or taken on the spur of the moment, unexpectedly, or without notice
A very short or brief period of time
“The cheerful ring in his voice disappeared in an instant at the terrible news.”
A precise or specific moment of time
“Our eyes met, and there was a moment of perfect understanding, an instant of flawless empathy between two Beatle fans.”
(figurative) A temporary break in an activity
A suitable or opportune time for doing something
Immediately or instantly, in a prompt manner
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