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Another word for instant

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Noun

  1. A very brief time

    See also:

    time

    big

  2. A particular interval of time that is limited and often crucial

    See also:

    time

Adjective

  1. Occurring at once

    See also:

    time

  2. Compelling immediate attention

    See also:

    big

Adverb

  1. Without delay

    Idioms:
    See also:

    time

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Another word for instant

Modifier
  1. See also:

    prepared

    immediate

Noun
  1. See also:

    moment

Idioms:

    on the instant

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Sentence Examples

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

  • In that instant the telephone rang.

  • In an instant they were in each other's arms.

  • 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.

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