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INSTANT Synonyms

There are 37 synonyms of the word instant. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word instant. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INSTANT

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instantaneous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• occurring with no delay

abrupt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

• exceedingly sudden and unexpected

• dangerously steep

• surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner

accelerated
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• speeded up, as of an academic course

expeditious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by speed and efficiency

express
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

• rapid transport of goods

adverb

• by express

adjective satellite

• not tacit or implied

• without unnecessary stops

verb

• give expression to

• articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

• serve as a means for expressing something

• indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

• manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait)

• obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

• send by rapid transport or special messenger service

fast
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly

• (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time

• at a rapid tempo

noun

• abstaining from food

adverb

• quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

• firmly or closely

adjective satellite

• (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds

• resistant to destruction or fading

• unrestrained by convention or morality

• hurried and brief

• securely fixed in place

• unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause

• (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time

verb

• abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons

• abstain from eating

hasty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively quick

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

immediate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having no intervening medium

adjective satellite

• of the present time and place

• very close or connected in space or time

• immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect

• performed with little or no delay

momentary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

prompt
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

quick
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

adverb

• with little or no delay

adjective satellite

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

• hurried and brief

• moving quickly and lightly

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

• performed with little or no delay

• easily aroused or excited

rapid
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a part of a river where the current is very fast

adjective satellite

• done or occurring in a brief period of time

• characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

speedy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

sudden
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• happening without warning or in a short space of time

swift
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

• United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

• common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks

• an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

adjective satellite

• moving very fast

exigent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• demanding attention

• requiring precise accuracy

brief
adjectiveadj
noun

• a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

• a condensed written summary or abstract

adjective satellite

• of short duration or distance

• concise and succinct

• (of clothing) very short

verb

• give essential information to someone

imperious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

pending
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• awaiting conclusion or confirmation

proximate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects

adjective satellite

• very close in space or time

Best Hypernyms For INSTANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for instant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
bit minute mo moment point second
Phrases (1)
point in time

Alternatives for INSTANTANEOUS

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