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instant

UK
/ˈɪnstənt/
US
/ˈɪnstənt/

Translations

instantnoun
instants
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.stənt/
US
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In an instant, the room was filled with laughter.
En un instant, la pièce s'est remplie de rires.
Additional translations
moment
instantanéPour les produits alimentaires ou les boissons préparés rapidement.
Synonyms
moment
juncture
point
time
second
instantadjective
more instant
Comp.
most instant
Super.
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US
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The instant response from the emergency services saved many lives.
La réponse immédiate des services d'urgence a sauvé de nombreuses vies.
instantanéSe dit surtout des produits alimentaires ou des boissons préparés rapidement.
She made an instant coffee to wake herself up in the morning.
Elle s'est préparé un café instantané pour se réveiller le matin.
Additional translations
courantEmploi daté dans la correspondance pour parler du mois en cours.
Synonyms
immediate
prompt
quick
rapid
swift
direct
instantaneous
Antonyms
delayed
slow
instantadverb
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US
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Archaic adverb meaning 'instantly; immediately'
immédiatementEmploi archaïque ou littéraire.
Finish your work instant, for the deadline is near.
Finissez votre travail immédiatement, car la date limite approche.
Synonyms
instantly
immediately
forthwith
at once
right away
straightaway
directly
promptly
now
instanter

Definitions

instantnoun
A very short period of time; a moment.
In an instant, the room was filled with laughter.
A particular moment or point in time.
She remembered the instant she first saw the ocean.
A food or drink product that is prepared quickly by adding hot water.
He made himself a cup of instant coffee before heading to work.
instantadjective
Happening or done immediately, without any delay.
The instant response from the emergency services saved many lives.
Prepared quickly and easily, often by adding hot water.
She made an instant coffee to wake herself up in the morning.
Dated: relating to the current month (used after a day number in correspondence).
Thank you for your letter of the 10th instant.
instantadverb
Archaic: instantly; immediately.
Finish your work instant, for the deadline is near.
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