instant

US /ˈɪn.stənt/
UK /ˈɪn.stənt/
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happening or coming immediately

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The effect was instant.
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She felt an instant dislike for him.
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immediateinstantaneouspromptquickrapid
2.

denoting a type of food or drink prepared quickly and easily, usually by adding water

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Do you prefer instant coffee or brewed coffee?
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She made a bowl of instant noodles for a quick meal.
1.

a particular moment or point in time

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Come here this instant!
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At that instant, the lights went out.
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momentsecondminuteflashjiffy
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instant messageinstant messaginginstant replay