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INSTANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Instant.

How to pronounce instant:

US

Instant - as a noun

A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

Example: "If i had the chance i'd do it in a flash"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink of an eyeflash11heartbeat14jiffy21new york minutesplit secondtrice7twinkling17wink11

A particular point in time

Example: "The moment he arrived the party began"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
minute8moment10second9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point7point in time
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Instant - as an adjective satellite

Occurring with no delay

Example: "Relief was instantaneous"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instantaneous13

In or of the present month

Example: "Your letter of the 10th inst"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inst

Demanding attention

Example: "Clamant needs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamant11crying12exigent15insistent9

Instant - as an adjective

Impending; imminent.

Urgent; pressing; acute.

Insistent; persistent.

Present; current; extant.

Occurring immediately; immediate; present.

Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.

Very quickly and easily prepared.

Example: "Instant coffee; instant noodles; instant mashed potato; instant photo"

Of the current month.

Example: "I refer to your letter of the 16th instant in regard to traffic disruption."

Instant - as an adverb

At once; immediately.

Example Sentences

"I made coffee using an instant."
"I need an instant to develop the photograph."
"Do you have any painkillers in an instant?"
"She added an instant to the hot water to make soup."
"Please pass me an instant of that sauce."
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Word Game Points

Is INSTANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSTANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is INSTANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is INSTANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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