Instant and On time

Instant

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

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

On time

On time adverb - At the expected time.
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Synonyms for On time

Instant and on time are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instant" instead an adjective phrase "On time".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Film / The Hangover Instant-Win Condition: Despite all the terrible, terrible consequences of all their activities in Vegas, when the main characters find Doug and return him (mostly) on time to the wedding, that's it, conflict over.
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On time and Instant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/instant/on_time
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