Definition of instant

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Instant (a.) A point in duration; a moment; a portion of time too short to be estimated; also, any particular moment..

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Jiffy :: "Jiffy (n.) A moment; an instant; as, I will be ready in a jiffy..
Switzer :: Swithe (adv.) Instantly; quickly; speedily; rapidly.
Flash :: Flash (n.) The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period.
Glance :: Glance (v. i.) To move quickly, appearing and disappearing rapidly; to be visible only for an instant at a time; to move interruptedly; to twinkle..
Lead :: Lead (n.) The width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke..
Flash :: Flash (v. i.) To break forth, as a sudden flood of light; to burst instantly and brightly on the sight; to show a momentary brilliancy; to come or pass like a flash..
Impact :: Impact (n.) The single instantaneous stroke of a body in motion against another either in motion or at rest.
Instantly :: Instantly (adv.) With urgency or importunity; earnestly; pressingly.
Promt :: Promt (superl.) Ready and quick to act as occasion demands; meeting requirements readily; not slow, dilatory, or hesitating in decision or action; responding on the instant; immediate; as, prompt in obedience or compliance; -- said of persons..
Eupryion :: Eupryion (n.) A contrivance for obtaining a light instantaneous, as a lucifer match..
Instance :: Instance (n.) That which is instant or urgent; motive.
Instanter :: Instanter (a.) Immediately; instantly; at once; as, he left instanter..
Sudden :: Sudden (a.) Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy..
Point :: Point (n.) An indivisible portion of time; a moment; an instant; hence, the verge..
Instant :: Instant (a.) A day of the present or current month; as, the sixth instant; -- an elliptical expression equivalent to the sixth of the month instant, i. e., the current month. See Instant, a., 3..
File :: File (n.) An orderly collection of papers, arranged in sequence or classified for preservation and reference; as, files of letters or of newspapers; this mail brings English files to the 15th instant..
Slap :: Slap (n.) With a sudden and violent blow; hence, quickly; instantly; directly..
Crack :: Crack (n.) A brief time; an instant; as, to be with one in a crack..
Run :: Run (a.) To move rapidly by springing steps so that there is an instant in each step when neither foot touches the ground; -- so distinguished from walking in athletic competition.
Instantly :: Instantly (adv.) Without the least delay or interval; at once; immediately.
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