instant
gb/ˈɪnstənt/ us/ˈɪnstənt/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 2800
pillanat, azonnali, instant
నామవాచకం
B1
1
pillanat
A2
వాడుక నమూనా:
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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'instant' with 'moment' without recognizing that 'instant' often suggests suddenness or immediacy.
అర్థం
A very brief moment
పదకలయికలు
in an instant
|at that instant
|every instant
పర్యాయపదాలు
moment (A general term for a short period of time; 'instant' is often shorter and more immediate.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
eternity (Refers to an endless amount of time, the opposite of a brief instant.)
విషయాలు
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
A very small amount of time, like a moment.
A very short period of time that happens immediately.
B1
2
azonnali
B1
వాడుక నమూనా:
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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
I need an instant answer.
Azonnali válaszra van szükségem.
The soup gives instant warmth.
A leves azonnal átmelegít.
She got an instant job offer.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Some learners use 'instant' when they mean 'quick' for gradual processes; 'instant' means no waiting at all.
అర్థం
Happening right away
పదకలయికలు
instant reply
|instant result
|instant success
పర్యాయపదాలు
immediate ('Immediate' is slightly more formal and common in official contexts; 'instant' can be more emphatic.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
delayed (Suggests something happens later than expected, opposite of instant.)
విషయాలు
time
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
నిర్వచనం
Happening right now or very quickly.
Happening immediately, without any delay.
A2
3
instant
B1
వాడుక నమూనా:
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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
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.
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may think 'instant' here means 'now', but it refers to preparation time, not serving time only.
అర్థం
Quickly prepared food/drink
పదకలయికలు
instant coffee
|instant noodles
|instant soup
పర్యాయపదాలు
pre-cooked ('Pre-cooked' means already cooked before sale; 'instant' means ready almost immediately with little preparation.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
freshly made (Prepared from fresh ingredients at the time of serving, not instantly prepared.)
విషయాలు
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
నిర్వచనం
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.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
instant
IPA
GB/ˈɪnstənt/
US/ˈɪnstənt/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
in - stant (2 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: instant
Noun
- Base: instant
- Plural: instants
సంబంధిత పదాలు
Forms
instants
noun
Core family
instantly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
instantaneous
adjective C1
instantaneously
adverb C1
పదప్రయోగాలు
at that instant
1/ˈæt ðˈæt ˈɪnstənt/
fixed phrase
At that exact moment
At that exact time something happened.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.