A1 noun Neutro #281 mais comum

instant

/ˈɪn.stənt/

An instant is an extremely short period of time, often lasting only a second. It refers to a specific point in time or a very brief moment when something happens immediately.

Exemplos

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1

Wait just an instant, I need to grab my coat.

Wait just a moment, I need to grab my coat.

2

At that precise instant, the document was electronically timestamped.

At that exact moment, the document was electronically timestamped.

3

I'll be back in an instant, don't go anywhere!

I'll be back in a second, don't go anywhere!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
instant
Advérbio
instantly
Adjetivo
instant
Relacionado
instantaneousness
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Instant Noodles'—they are food you can eat in an 'instant' because they are ready so fast.

Quiz rápido

The car stopped in an ___ when the driver saw the red light.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: instant

Exemplos

1

Wait just an instant, I need to grab my coat.

everyday

Wait just a moment, I need to grab my coat.

2

At that precise instant, the document was electronically timestamped.

formal

At that exact moment, the document was electronically timestamped.

3

I'll be back in an instant, don't go anywhere!

informal

I'll be back in a second, don't go anywhere!

4

The data suggests the reaction occurs in a single instant.

academic

The data suggests the reaction occurs in a single moment.

5

The stock price changed the instant the merger was announced.

business

The stock price changed the moment the merger was announced.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
instant
Advérbio
instantly
Adjetivo
instant
Relacionado
instantaneousness

Colocações comuns

at that instant at that exact moment
in an instant very quickly
for an instant for a very short time
precise instant exact moment
brief instant short moment

Frases Comuns

in an instant

happening very rapidly

the instant that

as soon as

at this very instant

right now

Frequentemente confundido com

instant vs instance

An 'instance' is an example or occurrence of something, while an 'instant' is a point in time.

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Notas de uso

The noun 'instant' is frequently used in the prepositional phrase 'in an instant' to emphasize that something happens without delay. It is more emphatic and suggests a shorter duration than the word 'moment'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse 'instant' with 'instance'; remember that 'instant' is about time, whereas 'instance' is about examples. Also, ensure the use of the article 'an' before 'instant'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Instant Noodles'—they are food you can eat in an 'instant' because they are ready so fast.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'instans', which means 'standing near' or 'present'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: instants Often follows prepositions like 'in', 'at', or 'for'
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Contexto cultural

In modern Western culture, the term is heavily associated with 'instant gratification' and the speed of digital technology.

Quiz rápido

The car stopped in an ___ when the driver saw the red light.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: instant

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