instant messaging |
a form of electronic communication over a computer network in which two people converse in a similar manner to speaking by exchanging text messages which appear immediately on each others' screens upon typing. |
instant replay |
the reshowing of a short televised segment, as of a football play or gymnastic routine, often in slow motion, immediately after it has been initially recorded and broadcast. |
instate |
to establish in or induct into a position, rank, or office; install. |
instead |
in place of something; in preference. |
instead of |
in place of. |
instep |
the arched middle section of the foot between the ankle and the toes. [2 definitions] |
in step |
moving, esp. walking, to a rhythm with another person. [2 definitions] |
instigate |
to purposely agitate or incite; provoke; foment. |
instigation |
the act of instigating or inciting. [2 definitions] |
instill |
to implant gradually in someone's mind or feelings. |
instinct |
the natural, unlearned behavioral tendencies or characteristics that are innate in any given species. [4 definitions] |
instinctive |
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of instinct. [2 definitions] |
in stitches |
(informal) laughing uncontrollably. |
institute |
to establish or set in operation. [5 definitions] |
institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, usu. of public service, such as a hospital or school. [5 definitions] |
institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. [2 definitions] |
institutionalize |
to make institutional. [3 definitions] |
in stock |
present for sale. |
in store |
in a state of readiness; on reserve. [2 definitions] |
instruct |
to teach; educate; inform. [2 definitions] |
instruction |
the act of imparting knowledge; teaching. [2 definitions] |