Definition of "instant"
- noun
A very short period of time; a moment.
A single, usually precise, point in time.
An instant beverage or food, especially instant coffee.
The current month (abbreviated as: inst.).
- adjective
Impending; imminent.
Urgent; pressing; acute.
Occurring immediately; immediate; present.
Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.
Very quickly and easily prepared (food or drink), for example instant coffee.
Of the current month (abbreviation inst.).
- adverb
At once; immediately.
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