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What does Instant mean?
Instant means happening right away or in a very short moment.
Dictionary definition
A very short moment in time; immediate.
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Instant in a sentence
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The passage used instant to add meaning to the topic.
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What does instant mean?
Instant means happening right away or in a very short moment.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to instant?
moment is close in meaning to instant in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses instant correctly?
The correct sentence uses instant with its meaning.
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Instant
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in · stunt · strongest beat: in
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WordInstant.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningInstant means happening right away or in a very short moment.
ExampleExample: We learned how to use instant in a clear sentence.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · stunt
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- stunt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Instant word family
Base word
instant
noun
instant
A very short moment.
adverb
instantly
Right away.
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Hint for students
Instant means happening right away or in a very short moment.
Common mix-up
Instant is not the same as delay. Instant means instant means happening right away or in a very short moment.
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Read this model sentence: The passage used instant to add meaning to the topic. Clue words: passage, used, add. Underline clue words that show why instant fits instead of delay. Now write one new sentence that shows instant without using the word instant. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show instant?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The passage used instant to add meaning to the topic." Why does instant fit better than delay?
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