instant

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instantnoun
instants
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Translations
He paused for an instant before replying.
Он на мгновение замер, прежде чем ответить.
In an instant, the room was filled with light.
В одно мгновение комната наполнилась светом.
It only took an instant to make the decision.
На принятие решения ушла всего секунда.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
more instant
Comp.
most instant
Super.
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Translations
The instant response from the team was impressive.
Мгновенный ответ от команды был впечатляющим.
She demanded an instant explanation for the delay.
Она потребовала немедленного объяснения задержки.
The situation required an instant decision.
Ситуация требовала срочного решения.
Definitions
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
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Archaic adverb meaning 'instantly; immediately'
Definitions
Archaic: instantly; immediately.
Finish your work instant, for the deadline is near.