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.