Simple meaning
What does Instant mean?
Instant means happening right away or in a very short moment.
Dictionary definition
A very short moment in time; immediate.
Example sentences
Instant in a sentence
easy
We used instant in a sentence about time.
medium
In class instructions, instant helped us understand when something happens.
hard
The reading passage used instant to show the order and timing of events.
Synonyms
Words like Instant
timingUse for when something happens.
periodUse for a span of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
timelessUse for not tied to a specific time.
randomUse when events do not follow a time pattern.
Word family
Instant word family
Base word
instant
noun
instants
Plural form of instant when used as a countable noun.
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What does instant mean?
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