instant
/ˈɪnstənt/noun
Elementary
1
A very short period of time; a moment.
2
A single, usually precise, point in time.
3
A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
4
Ellipsis of instant camera.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing