instant
gb/ˈɪnstənt/ us/ˈɪnstənt/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2800
pillanat, azonnali, instant
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
1
pillanat
A2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
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.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instant' with 'moment' without recognizing that 'instant' often suggests suddenness or immediacy.
பொருள்
A very brief moment
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
in an instant
|at that instant
|every instant
இணைச்சொற்கள்
moment (A general term for a short period of time; 'instant' is often shorter and more immediate.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
eternity (Refers to an endless amount of time, the opposite of a brief instant.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
A very small amount of time, like a moment.
A very short period of time that happens immediately.
B1
2
azonnali
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I need an instant answer.
Azonnali válaszra van szükségem.
The soup gives instant warmth.
A leves azonnal átmelegít.
She got an instant job offer.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners use 'instant' when they mean 'quick' for gradual processes; 'instant' means no waiting at all.
பொருள்
Happening right away
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
instant reply
|instant result
|instant success
இணைச்சொற்கள்
immediate ('Immediate' is slightly more formal and common in official contexts; 'instant' can be more emphatic.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
delayed (Suggests something happens later than expected, opposite of instant.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
Happening right now or very quickly.
Happening immediately, without any delay.
A2
3
instant
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
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.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think 'instant' here means 'now', but it refers to preparation time, not serving time only.
பொருள்
Quickly prepared food/drink
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
instant coffee
|instant noodles
|instant soup
இணைச்சொற்கள்
pre-cooked ('Pre-cooked' means already cooked before sale; 'instant' means ready almost immediately with little preparation.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
freshly made (Prepared from fresh ingredients at the time of serving, not instantly prepared.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
வரையறை
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.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
instant
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstənt/
US/ˈɪnstənt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
in - stant (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: instant
Noun
- Base: instant
- Plural: instants
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
instants
noun
Core family
instantly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
instantaneous
adjective C1
instantaneously
adverb C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்
at that instant
1/ˈæt ðˈæt ˈɪnstənt/
fixed phrase
At that exact moment
At that exact time something happened.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.