Instant and Momentary

Instant

Instant adjective - Done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time.

Momentary and instant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Momentary" instead an adjective "Instant".

Momentary

Momentary adjective - Lasting only for a short time.

Instant and momentary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instant" instead an adjective "Momentary".

Nearby Words: moment, momentarily
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Momentary and Instant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/instant/momentary
Instant & Momentary. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/instant/momentary>.
Momentary or Instant. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/instant/momentary.
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