Instant

/ˈɪnstənt/

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

instant

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