the next instant

Frequency: 7.310.1 per million words

indicates the moment immediately following a previous one

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Examples (10)

  • The next instant she was flying through the air.
  • He shouted for help, and the next instant the door burst open.
  • One moment he was there, the next instant he had vanished.
  • She saw a flash of lightning, and the next instant the thunder roared.
  • The ball hit the window, and the next instant glass shattered everywhere.
  • He tripped on the stairs; the next instant he was tumbling down.
  • A car sped past, and the next instant a loud crash echoed down the street.
  • She dropped her phone, and the next instant it was lying in pieces on the pavement.
  • The magician waved his wand, and the next instant the rabbit disappeared.
  • He aimed the camera, and the next instant the bird took flight.