instant
/ˈɪnstənt/
adjective
- Happening or done immediately, without any delay.
- She received instant feedback on her quiz answers.
- The medicine gave instant relief from the headache.
- The new messaging app provides instant delivery of messages.
- Prepared or processed so that it can be used quickly, often by adding hot water.
- He made a cup of instant coffee before leaving for work.
- Instant oatmeal is a popular breakfast choice for busy mornings.
- She packed instant soup packets for the camping trip.
- Of the current month (used in formal or business writing, often abbreviated as 'inst.').
- Thank you for your letter of the 10th instant.
- We received your payment on the 5th instant.
- The order was placed on the 15th instant.
Synonyms
noun
- A very short period of time; a moment.
- The accident happened in an instant.
- In that instant, she knew she had made the right choice.
- Wait just an instant while I grab my keys.
- A particular point in time.
- He arrived at the exact instant the meeting started.
- At that instant, the lights went out.
- The instant she saw him, she smiled.