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Jiffy

A moment; an instant; as, I will be ready in a jiffy.

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Broader term 5

Bit 76% connected

The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Minute 76% connected

The sixtieth part of an hour; sixty seconds. (Abbrev. m.; as, 4 h. 30 m.)

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mo 76% connected

More; -- usually, more in number.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Moment 76% connected

A minute portion of time; a point of time; an instant; as, at thet very moment.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Second 76% connected

Immediately following the first; next to the first in order of place or time; hence, occuring again; another; other.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 5

Flash 92% connected

To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes vividly; the powder flashed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Instant 92% connected

Pressing; urgent; importunate; earnest.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Trice 92% connected

To pull; to haul; to drag; to pull away.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Twinkling 92% connected

of Twinkle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Wink 92% connected

To nod; to sleep; to nap.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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