Instant meaning

What does “instant” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“instant” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat).

instant

noun

  1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

    “if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash”

  2. a particular point in time

    “the moment he arrived the party began”

adjective

  1. occurring with no delay

    “relief was instantaneous”

    “instant gratification”

  2. in or of the present month

    “your letter of the 10th inst”

    Synonymsinst
  3. demanding attention

    “clamant needs”

    “a crying need”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University