instant
instant
very short moment
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instant with Russian translation
instant usage examples
Вспышка длилась всего мгновение.
The flash lasted just an instant.
На мгновение ей показалось, что она потеряла ключи.
For an instant, she thought she had lost her keys.
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instant belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
instant synonyms
What's the difference between instant / moment / split second
the direct term for a very short time; neutral and general
I'll be back in an instant.
Я вернусь через мгновение.
a short period of time; can imply a slightly longer or more casual pause than 'instant'
Please wait a moment.
Пожалуйста, подождите минуту / секундочку.
an extremely short moment; emphasizes extreme brevity and immediacy
She reacted in a split second.
Она отреагировала в долю секунды.
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How to pronounce instant and what this word means
instant translation: мгновение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce instant
/ˈɪnstənt/
instant translation
мгновение
instant examples
The flash lasted just an instant.
instant transcription
/ˈɪnstənt/, /ˈɪnstənt/
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Questions about this word
instant meaning: what does it mean?
very short moment
instant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
instant is pronounced as /ˈɪnstənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
instant definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The flash lasted just an instant. Translation: Вспышка длилась всего мгновение.
Is instant part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, instant (мгновение) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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