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in an instant
  1. 1 in an instant, in a moment, immediately, right away, at once
  2. 2 suddenly, all of a sudden, all at once
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· examples

  • The boat sank in a flash.

    sense 1 · in an instant

  • As soon as he saw the policeman, he ran away.

    sense 2 · suddenly

  • The tickets were sold out in a moment.

    sense 1 · in an instant

  • We immediately became friends.

    sense 1 · in an instant

  • The news quickly spread.

    sense 1 · in an instant

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