Cool MateMeaning of Instant
In simple words: Something that happens very quickly.
Instant in a sentence
- This account gives you instant access to your money.
- The show was an instant success.
- People today seem to want **instant gratification**.
- She took an instant dislike to me, the first time we met.
- There is no instant solution to the problem of rising crime.
- instant coffee
How to use Instant
Use 'instant' to describe something immediate or occurring without delay. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but may be less common in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'instant coffee' – it’s ready in an instant!
Related words
Instant appears in
Instant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فوري
حاجة بتحصل بسرعة جداً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তাৎক্ষণিক
খুব দ্রুত যা ঘটে।
- GermanDeutsch
sofortig, augenblicklich
Etwas, das sehr schnell passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Instantáneo
Algo que pasa muy rápido.
- Persianفارسی
فوری
چیزی که خیلی سریع اتفاق میافتد.
- FrenchFrançais
Instantané
Quelque chose qui arrive très vite.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तुरंत
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो बहुत जल्दी हो जाए।
- ItalianItaliano
Istante, Immediato
Qualcosa che succede molto velocemente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Instantâneo
Algo que acontece muito rápido.
- RussianРусский
Мгновенный
Что-то, что происходит очень быстро.
- Urduاردو
فوری, لمحہ بہ لمحہ
کوئی ایسی چیز جو بہت جلدی ہو جائے۔
- Chinese中文
即时,瞬间
发生得很快的事情。
More words like Instant
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Instant
What does Instant mean?
Something that happens very quickly.
What is the definition of Instant?
happening immediately
How do you use Instant in a sentence?
This account gives you instant access to your money.
Can you give another example of Instant?
The show was an instant success.
What are synonyms for Instant?
Common alternatives include immediate.
What is the opposite of Instant?
Opposite meanings include delayed, slow, gradual.
What words go with Instant?
It commonly pairs with be, almost.
What are common mistakes when using Instant?
Confused with 'instantly' which is the adverb form. Using it as a noun, forgetting it is mainly an adjective. Mispronouncing it as 'in-stant'.
How do you pronounce Instant?
US: /["/ˈɪnstənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪnstənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Instant?
Use 'instant' to describe something immediate or occurring without delay. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but may be less common in formal writing.
What CEFR level is Instant?
"Instant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.