in stant (ˈɪn stənt) n. 1. an infinitesimal or very short space of time; moment. 2. the point of time now present: Come here this instant! 3. a particular moment: at the instant of contact. 4. an instant beverage or other product, esp. instant coffee.

noting a food or beverage requiring a minimal amount of time and effort to prepare, as by heating or the addition of milk or water, before being served or used: instant coffee; instant pudding.

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prompt; immediate: instant relief from a headache. pressing or urgent: instant need. noting a food or beverage requiring a minimal amount of time and effort to prepare, as by heating or the addition of milk or water, before being served or used: instant coffee; instant pudding. occurring, done, or prepared with a minimal amount of time and effort;

The meaning of INSTANT is an infinitesimal space of time; especially : a point in time separating two states. How to use instant in a sentence.

If you say that something happens at a particular instant, you mean that it happens at exactly the time you have been referring to, and you are usually suggesting that it happens quickly or immediately.