instant — happening immediately, without delay
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening immediately, without delay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnstənt/
Korean meaning: 즉각적인, 순간적인
Korean pronunciation: **인**스턴트
Example Sentences
- My mom became an instant celebrity when she accidentally photobombed a news broadcast.
- The instant I saw the math test, I regretted not studying.
- He had instant regret after sending that text to his ex-girlfriend.
instant
ADJECTIVE//ˈɪnstənt//
happening immediately, without delay
happening immediately, without delay
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Origin
From Latin 'instantia' meaning 'presence' or 'urgency', derived from 'instans' (present participle of 'instare', meaning 'to stand upon' or 'to press upon'). The word entered English through Old French and came to mean 'a point in time' or 'occurring immediately'.
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“My mom became an instant celebrity when she accidentally photobombed a news broadcast.”
“The instant I saw the math test, I regretted not studying.”
“He had instant regret after sending that text to his ex-girlfriend.”
“The teacher's instant reaction told us we were in trouble.”
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