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split-second

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of split-second

done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
  • a day trader who is used to making split-second decisions
Synonyms of split-second

immediate, instant, instantaneous, straightaway
Words Related to split-second

summary

fast, hit-and-run, prompt, quick, rapid, speedy, swift
Near Antonyms of split-second

dilatory, tardy

slow, sluggish

prolonged, protracted

deferred, delayed

split second

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of split second

a very small space of time
  • a devastating accident can cause everything in your life to change in a split second
Synonyms of split second

beat, eyeblink, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiff, jiffy, minute, moment, nanosecond, New York minute, second, shake, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink
Words Related to split second

microsecond

snatch, spurt
Near Antonyms of split second

aeon (or eon), age, eternity, forever

infinity, lifetime

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