instant

[ˈɪnstənt]

Definition:
1. Happening immediately.
2. A very short period of time.
3. An extremely short period of time.

Use 'instant' in a sentence:

1. No matter what he is offered to eat he polishes it off in an instant.
2. The engine delivers instant acceleration whatever the revs.
3. Don't expect an instant cure.
4. The pain disappeared in an instant.
5. The news of his death produced an instant outpouring of grief.
6. His eighth book came out earlier this year and was an instant best-seller.
7. He spooned instant coffee into two of the mugs.
8. Not for an instant did I believe he had lied.
9. In the same instant he flung open the car door.
10. She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood.
11. I'll be back in an instant.
12. He paused for an instant.
13. His mask of detachment cracked, and she saw for an instant an angry and violent man.
14. At that instant the museum was plunged into total darkness.
15. For an instant, Catherine was tempted to flee.
16. The show was an instant success.
17. This account gives you instant access to your money.
18. She took an instant dislike to me.