instant
gb/ˈɪnstənt/ us/ˈɪnstənt/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2800
pillanat, azonnali, instant
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
1
pillanat
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
in an instant
The car disappeared in an instant.
Az autó egy pillanat alatt eltűnt.
At that instant, the lights went out.
Abban a pillanatban kialudtak a fények.
She knew in an instant that something was wrong.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He left in an instant.
Egy pillanat alatt elment.
The phone rang at that instant.
Abban a pillanatban megszólalt a telefon.
I knew in an instant it was you.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instant' with 'moment' without recognizing that 'instant' often suggests suddenness or immediacy.
Σημασία
A very brief moment
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
in an instant
|at that instant
|every instant
Συνώνυμα
moment (A general term for a short period of time; 'instant' is often shorter and more immediate.)
Αντώνυμα
eternity (Refers to an endless amount of time, the opposite of a brief instant.)
Θέματα
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A very small amount of time, like a moment.
A very short period of time that happens immediately.
B1
2
azonnali
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
instant [result/decision/response]
The new software promises instant results.
Az új szoftver azonnali eredményeket ígér.
He got an instant reply to his message.
Azonnali választ kapott az üzenetére.
This medicine gives instant relief from pain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I need an instant answer.
Azonnali válaszra van szükségem.
The soup gives instant warmth.
A leves azonnal átmelegít.
She got an instant job offer.
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners use 'instant' when they mean 'quick' for gradual processes; 'instant' means no waiting at all.
Σημασία
Happening right away
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
instant reply
|instant result
|instant success
Συνώνυμα
immediate ('Immediate' is slightly more formal and common in official contexts; 'instant' can be more emphatic.)
Αντώνυμα
delayed (Suggests something happens later than expected, opposite of instant.)
Θέματα
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Happening right now or very quickly.
Happening immediately, without any delay.
A2
3
instant
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
instant [coffee/noodles/soup]
I only have time for instant coffee in the morning.
Reggelente csak instant kávéra van időm.
Instant noodles are popular among students.
Az instant tészta népszerű a diákok körében.
We bought some instant soup for camping.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I drink instant coffee every day.
Mindennap instant kávét iszom.
He eats instant noodles for lunch.
Ebédre instant tésztát eszik.
We had instant soup for dinner.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'instant' here means 'now', but it refers to preparation time, not serving time only.
Σημασία
Quickly prepared food/drink
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
instant coffee
|instant noodles
|instant soup
Συνώνυμα
pre-cooked ('Pre-cooked' means already cooked before sale; 'instant' means ready almost immediately with little preparation.)
Αντώνυμα
freshly made (Prepared from fresh ingredients at the time of serving, not instantly prepared.)
Θέματα
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Ορισμός
Food or drink you can make very fast by adding water or doing little work.
Describes food or drink that can be prepared very quickly, usually by adding hot water or minimal preparation.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
instant
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstənt/
US/ˈɪnstənt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - stant (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: instant
Noun
- Base: instant
- Plural: instants
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
instants
noun
Core family
instantly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
instantaneous
adjective C1
instantaneously
adverb C1
Εκφράσεις
at that instant
1/ˈæt ðˈæt ˈɪnstənt/
fixed phrase
At that exact moment
At that exact time something happened.
Παραδείγματα
- At that instant, the phone rang.
- She smiled at that instant.
in an instant
1/ˈɪn ən ˈɪnstənt/
fixed phrase
Very quickly, suddenly
Very fast, in a very short time.
Παραδείγματα
- The storm ended in an instant.
- He disappeared in an instant.
instant gratification
1/ˈɪnstənt ɡɹˌætəfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Immediate pleasure or satisfaction
Getting what you want right away without waiting.
Παραδείγματα
- Online shopping encourages instant gratification.
- Online shopping provides instant gratification, because your purchase arrives with just a few clicks.
- Social media often encourages a desire for instant gratification.
- Social media often gives us instant gratification.
- Many apps are designed to give users instant gratification through quick rewards and notifications.
- Learning a language takes time, so you cannot expect instant gratification.
- Online shopping makes instant gratification easier, because your order arrives with just a few clicks.