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instant meaning in Sanskrit

क्षण kṣaṇa

/ˈɪnstənt/

instant in Sanskrit: क्षण (kṣaṇa). In English, instant means a very short period of time; a moment.

Sanskrit words for instant

period of time
क्षण kṣaṇa
point in time
क्षण kṣaṇa

English meaning of instant

  1. noun A very short period of time; a moment.
  2. noun A single, usually precise, point in time.
  3. noun A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee.
  4. adjective Impending; imminent.

Full definition of instant

instant in a sentence

  • She paused for only an instant, which was just enough time for John to change the subject.
  • The instant the alarm went off, he fled the building.
  • Liftoff occurs the instant the bolts are released.

Synonyms of instant

All synonyms of instant

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Questions about instant in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of instant in Sanskrit?
Instant in Sanskrit is क्षण (kṣaṇa).
instant इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Instant: क्षण (kṣaṇa).
What does instant mean in English?
Instant means a very short period of time; a moment.

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