Instant Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭnstənt
Occurring at once
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. instantaneous
  2. immediate
  3. prompt
  4. on-the-spot
  5. ready-to-eat
  6. inst
  7. ready-to-serve
  8. premixed
  9. momentary
  10. precooked
  11. ready-mixed
  12. simultaneous
A particular interval of time that is limited and often crucial
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. juncture
  2. moment
  3. point
Without delay
(Adverb)
Synonyms:
  1. directly
  2. forthwith
  3. immediately
  4. instantly
  5. now
  6. right away
  7. right off
  8. straightaway
  9. straight off
A period of time so short as to be almost imperceptible.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. moment

Words Related to Instant

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Instant Sentence Examples

  • In an instant he was beside her, trying to take the bale from her hands.

  • In that instant the telephone rang.

  • She felt for his hand and knew an instant warm rush when she found it.

  • At last, however, the sea, as if weary of its new toy, threw me back on the shore, and in another instant I was clasped in my teacher's arms.

  • For one brief instant, he looked at Adrienne as if he actually saw her.

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