Instant Definition & Meaning
instant
- adjective
- occurring with no delay; "relief was instantaneous"; "instant gratification"
- in or of the present month; "your letter of the 10th inst"
- demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need"
- noun
- 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"
- a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
"Instant" in song lyrics
See how instant is used in real songs:
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"And if you don't slow your roll will leave you in an instant"
Alexipharmic — Kings -
"When you step to this emcee you get smoked in an instant"
Anubis5 — Territory -
"Disrespect ya life can end in an instant"
Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Motive — Represent
Words that rhyme with instant
Usage tips for "instant"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "instant" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for instant to find words that pair well.
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- What does instant mean?
- occurring with no delay; "relief was instantaneous"; "instant gratification" in or of the present month; "your letter of the 10th inst" demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need"; "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken; "insistent hunger"; "an instant need" 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" a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
- What part of speech is instant?
- Instant is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does instant have?
- Instant has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).