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instant

🇬🇧 UK/'ɪnst(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/'instәnt/
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Definitions

n.

A very short moment in time; a precise point in time

瞬间;片刻;时刻

adj.

Happening immediately; (of food or drink) quickly prepared with minimal effort

立即的;即刻的;速溶的;速食的

adv.

At once; immediately

立刻;马上

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
ststand, set, place
+
antperforming, being in a state
=instant

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The message was delivered in an instant.

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