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for an instant

ADVERB
momentarily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
briefly immediately instantly temporarily
WEAK
for a little while for a minute for a moment for a second for a short time for a short while now right now
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later permanently
WEAK
lengthily

Example Sentences

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You hesitate for an instant, torn between the invitingly warm lower level and the formidable set of stairs leading upward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

He thought for an instant before replying in a measured and weary voice.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

But for an instant, before Swift announced the July 23 date, she did think about it: “I will sadly admit to being like, ‘Oh my God, can I hire someone to take my place?’”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

And after glancing for an instant at Boaz to make sure he had the lighter in his grasp, Aunt Hila leaned forward and blew the candle out, and the shadows rushed in.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny