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| in·stant [ ínstənt ] |
adjective |
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1. immediate: happening immediately, without delay or effort
  an instant dislike
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2. food quick to prepare: describes food that is quickly and easily prepared, often premixed, precooked, or powdered
instant cocoa
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3. urgent and pressing: requiring immediate attention or an immediate response
an instant need for help
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4. current: present or current
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5. of this month: happening in the current month
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archaic
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your letter of the 13th instant
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noun (plural in·stants) |
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1. short time: an extremely brief period of time
for an instant
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2. moment in time: a particular moment in time
Liftoff occurs the instant the bolts are released.
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3. food quickly prepared product: a quickly prepared item of food or drink
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| [15th century. Via French< Latin instant-, present participle of instare "be present" < stare "to stand"] |
