instant

/ˈɪnstənt/
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Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

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noun

1. A 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. A single, usually precise, point in time.

"The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building."

3. A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.

noun

1. A camera that uses self-developing film to create a chemically developed print shortly after the photograph is taken.

Synonyms: instant

Synonyms

instant

/ˈɪnstənt/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
adjective

1. Impending; imminent.

Synonyms: pending, proximate

2. Urgent; pressing; acute.

3. Insistent; persistent.

Synonyms: exigent, imperious

4. Present; current; extant.

5. Occurring immediately; immediate; present.

Synonyms: instantaneous

6. Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.

Synonyms: brief, transient

7. Very quickly and easily prepared.

"instant coffee; instant noodles; instant mashed potato; instant photo"

8. Of the current month.

"I refer to your letter of the 16th instant in regard to traffic disruption."

Synonyms: inst.

Synonyms

adverb

1. At once; immediately.

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