instant

• Beschreibt etwas, das sofort, ohne Verzögerung oder unmittelbar geschieht. Bezieht sich auch auf Fertigprodukte, die schnell zubereitet werden können.

Describes something that happens immediately, without any delay.

1. A2formal

   Happening or done immediately, without any delay.

   Sofortig

   • The medicine provided instant relief from the pain.
   • She received an instant response to her email.
   • The new software offers instant access to all files.

   Synonymeimmediateinstantaneouson-the-spotpromptunhesitating

   Antonymedelayedgradualprotractedslow

2. Pre-prepared or quickA2informal

   Referring to food or drink that is designed to be prepared quickly, often by adding hot water.

   Schnell zubereitet

   • He made a cup of instant coffee for breakfast.
   • Instant noodles are a popular snack among students.
   • She prefers instant oatmeal over the traditional kind.

   Synonymeconveniencequickready-madesoluble

   Antonymeelaboratelaboriousslow

• Substantiv, das einen sehr kurzen Zeitraum bezeichnet, einen Augenblick oder einen bestimmten Moment.

A noun referring to a very short period of time, a moment, or a specific point in time.

1. Very brief momentA2formal

   An extremely short period of time; a moment.

   Augenblick

   • He paused for an instant before answering.
   • In that instant, everything changed.
   • She recognized him the instant she saw him.

   Synonymeflashjiffyminutemomentsecondsplit secondtricetwinkling

   Antonymeageeoneternityforeverlifetime

2. Specific point in timeB1formal

   A particular moment or point in time.

   Augenblick

   • At that instant, the phone rang.
   • The instant he walked in, everyone stood up.
   • I knew the answer the instant I heard the question.

   Synonymeflashjiffyminutemomentsecondsplit secondtricetwinkling