eternity vs instant

eternity

noun
  • A comparatively long time. 

  • Existence without end, infinite time. 

  • A period of time which extends infinitely far into the future. 

  • The remainder of time that elapses after death. 

  • Existence outside of time. 

instant

noun
  • A very short period of time; a moment. 

  • A single, usually precise, point in time. 

  • A beverage or food which has been pre-processed to reduce preparation time, especially instant coffee. 

adj
  • Present; current; extant. 

  • Very quickly and easily prepared. 

  • Of the current month. 

  • Occurring immediately; immediate; present. 

  • Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived. 

adv
  • At once; immediately. 

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