Instant Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ˈɪnstənt/

Noun

A thing or event that happens or exists immediately or with minimum delay; a momentary occurrence or state of being.

The instant he walked in the door, he was greeted with cheers and applause.
The team won the game in the final instant, scoring a goal in the last seconds of the match.

The word “instant” comes from the Latin “instant”, meaning “present” or “immediate”.

Informal usage: “I got an instant message from my friend.” (referring to a momentary event)

Formal usage: “The instant the report was released, the stock market reacted negatively.” (referring to a moment of time)

The phrase “at the instant” is often used in literature and poetry to describe a moment of time.

“At the instant” or “in an instant” are common idiomatic expressions used to describe a momentary occurrence.

Immediate, sudden, swift, rapid

at the instant, in an instant, on the instant, in the blink of an eye

The word “instant” is commonly used in everyday language, especially in informal conversations.

Instent, Instnt, Instannt