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The definition of instant

8 Definitions of: instant

    1. noun, a very brief time; moment
    2. noun, a particular moment or point in time
    3. noun, on the instant immediately; without delay
    4. adjective, immediate; instantaneous
    5. adjective, (esp of foods) prepared or designed for preparation with very little time and effort
    6. adjective, urgent or imperative
    7. adjective, a) of the present month. Abbreviation: inst. Compare proximo, ultimo b) currently under consideration
    8. adverb, a poetic word for instantly
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Synonyms: time, fast, moment, second, minute, shake (informal), flash, tick (Brit. informal), twinkling, split second And more...
 

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