- a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
- a particular point in time
💬 Examples
- "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"
- "the moment he arrived the party began"
INSTANT
IN ·STANT 2 syllables
B1 · Intermediate 📏 7 letters 🎲 Scrabble 7 ✅ valid word
Useful in everyday and work contexts.
- occurring with no delay
- in or of the present month
- demanding attention
💬 Examples
- "relief was instantaneous"
- "instant gratification"
- "your letter of the 10th inst"
- "clamant needs"