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How to pronounce “instant

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Pronunciation guide for instant

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of instant with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
More From LessBut what also happens is, the instant cobalt becomes
Definition summary
A very short period of time; a moment.

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How to pronounce instant

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But what also happens is, the instant cobalt becomes

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “instant

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A very short period of time; a moment.
  • A single, usually precise, point in time.
  • A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
  • Ellipsis of instant camera.
  • [Adjective]
  • (dated) Impending; imminent.
  • (dated) Urgent; pressing; acute.
  • (dated) Insistent; persistent.
  • (law) Present; current; extant.
  • Occurring immediately; immediate; present.
  • Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived.
  • Very quickly and easily prepared.
  • (dated) Of the current month.
  • [Adverb]
  • (poetic) At once; immediately.
  • [Verb]
  • (obsolete, transitive) To urge, press (smeone); to insist on, demand (something).

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