instant

About 14.12 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A very short period of time; a moment.

   She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.

2. noun A single, usually precise, point in time.

   The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.

3. noun A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
4. adjective Impending; imminent.
5. adjective Urgent; pressing; acute.
6. adjective Insistent; persistent.
7. adjective Present; current; extant.
8. adjective Occurring immediately; immediate; present.

Similar words

new york minute blink of an eye jiffy moment instantaneous present second fast imperative insistent

Often followed by

of the he case and that in to i

Word family

instantness instantnesses instants