Synonyms for Instant (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a very short time (as the time it takes the eye blink or the heart to beat)):
flash, heartbeat, jiffy, trice, twinkling, wink, blink of an eye, New York minute, split second
WordNet sense 2 (a particular point in time):
minute, moment, second, minute
WordNet sense 3 (in or of the present month):
inst
WordNet sense 4 (temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration):
present
WordNet sense 5 (occurring with no delay):
instantaneous
WordNet sense 6 (acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly):
fast
WordNet sense 7 (demanding attention):
crying, exigent, insistent, clamant
WordNet sense 8 (requiring attention or action):
imperative
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