in a snap

Examples

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• The conclusion was that, by their acumen and the result of their experience, they possess an ability to make important decisions like that in a snap.

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• The keyboard connects to Pixel Slate in a snap, no pairing or charging needed, just connect it and start typing.

• Our Game of the Week will make the time go by in a snap!

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• Hopefully, with a little help from these apps, you will find a job in a snap!

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• Mascara is a girl's best friend when it comes to looking better in a snap.

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• I am really really surprised by how well this blends out in a snap and then it sets.

• Save time and look fab in a snap with these tricks.

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• The all-new camera lets customers quickly view and edit photos with powerful new tools and share favorite shots in a snap.

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• It allows you to create personalized graphics in a snap and deliver them directly to your recipient or share them with the world.

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• You can get information just in a snap, just like that.

Synonyms

Q

quickly

vsin a snap

∞ 1.0

At a fast speed or without delay

adds that it also usually happens with little effort and ease

I

immediately

vsin a snap

∞ 1.0

At once without waiting

also implies it happens fast and that it often needs little effort

Q

quick

vsin a snap

• Informal

∞ 1.0

Happening or done without any delay

adds that it is often easy and requires very little effort

R

right away

vsin a snap

915 1.0

Without any delay

also suggests it usually requires little effort to complete

R

rapidly

vsin a snap

356 1.4

In a very short time

is similar but emphasizes that it happens with little effort

I

instantly

vsin a snap

310 1.0

Right away without any delay

also suggests similar speed plus that it is easy or effortless

A

at once

vsin a snap

237 1.0

Immediately without delay

adds that the action is often simple and needs very little effort

O

overnight

vsin a snap

192 2.0

Very quickly, in a short time

focuses more on immediate ease and lack of effort rather than time

I

in no time

vsin a snap

156 1.3

Very quickly, in a short time

also stresses that it can be finished easily without much effort

I

in just a minute

vsin a snap

103 1.7

After a very short time

implies more immediate completion and often less effort

S

swiftly

vsin a snap

75 1.0

Quickly and smoothly

adds the sense that it can be completed easily and with little effort

I

in a heartbeat

vsin a snap

• Informal

49 3.2

Right away without any hesitation

also implies it usually takes little effort to be completed

I

in a flash

vsin a snap

• Informal

32 2.5

Very quickly in a single moment

implies same suddenness but also that it can be done easily

I

instantaneously

vsin a snap

25 5.6

Happen at once without delay

is similar but adds that it requires little effort to complete

I

in the blink of an eye

vsin a snap

• Informal

24 3.3

Very quickly, in almost no time

also suggests it can be done easily with little effort involved

S

straightaway

vsin a snap

22 3.2

Without delay after something happens

adds that it can be achieved easily and with very little effort

I

in short order

vsin a snap

19 3.5

Very quickly without delay

means the same speed but adds that it may be easier to do

E

expeditiously

vsin a snap

11 7.3

In a quick and efficient way

focuses more on being quick and easy rather than formal efficiency

S

speedily

vsin a snap

6 2.4

To act quickly without delay

also implies the action is easy and requires very little effort

L

lickety-split

vsin a snap

• Informal

3 8.8

Happens very quickly and without delay

matches speed but is more neutral and stresses low effort

L

like a shot

vsin a snap

• Informal

3 6.0

Very quickly and without hesitation

shares immediacy but the main phrase adds idea of low effort

W

wink of an eye

vsin a snap

• Informal

2 3.8

In a very short time

also stresses the action is done easily with minimal effort

I

in nothing flat

vsin a snap

• Archaic

1 7.0

In a very short time

adds that it is often done with little effort and ease

I

in the wink of an eye

vsin a snap

• Informal

1 3.5

Very quickly, in an instant

also adds the sense that it happens with very little effort

W

with a quickness

vsin a snap

• Informal

1 7.2

In a very short time

means similar rapid action but also implies it is easy to perform

Q

quick as a flash

vsin a snap

• Informal

1 2.0

Happen very fast

shares speed but adds the idea of low effort and immediacy

I

in the snap of someone's fingers

vsin a snap

• Informal

1 5.0

Happens very quickly

is the common shorter expression that equally means fast and easy

I

in a breeze

vsin a snap

• Informal

1 3.0

People do it very easily with little effort

focuses more on immediate completion rather than emphasizing ease

Q

quick sticks

vsin a snap

• UK

1 8.8

Very fast without waiting

shares informality but also signals the activity is usually easy

I

in an eyeblink

vsin a snap

• Informal

1 6.8

Happen very quickly in the short time it takes to blink an eye

implies it also needs very little effort and is easily done

I

in the bat of an eye

vsin a snap

• Informal

1 5.1

Very quickly, in almost no time

adds that it can usually be achieved with minimal effort or difficulty

I

in jig time

vsin a snap

• Archaic

1 7.9

In a very short time

is similar but focuses more on ease and minimal effort

I

in quick sticks

vsin a snap

• Archaic

9.9

Very quickly and in a hurry

shares rapidity but the main phrase highlights low effort and ease

Antonyms

S

slowly

∞ 1.0

At a low speed without hurrying

G

gradually

228 1.9

Slowly and steadily over time

How Fast

instantly

310 1.0

in a snap

• Informal

2 3.0

quickly

∞ 1.0

soon

∞ 1.0

eventually

∞ 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology