CEFR A2

instant

adjective

Meaning

Happening or done immediately, without delay.

Examples

The effect was almost instant.
She gave an instant reply to my question.

Synonyms: immediate, quick, prompt, rapid

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instant (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnstənt/

Definition

Happening or done immediately, without delay.

Examples

The effect was almost instant.
She gave an instant reply to my question.
We need an instant solution to this problem.

How to Use instant

instant [noun] (collocation): Used before a noun to describe something that is immediate or very quick. — "We need an instant response."
in an instant (idiom): Very quickly; immediately. — "The car disappeared in an instant."

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