1. noun /ˈɪnstənt/
2. adjective /ˈɪnstənt/
a) Impending; imminent.
3. adverb /ˈɪnstənt/
At once; immediately.
He left the room for his relinquished sword, / And Julia instant to the closet flew.
See Also: inst, instance, instancy, instantaneous, instantaneously, instanter, instantial, instantiate, instantly
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