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- Dictionarymo·ment/ˈmōm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a very brief period of time: "she was silent for a moment before replying" Similar
- 2. importance: formal "the issues were of little moment to the electorate" Similar
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The meaning of MOMENT is a minute portion or point of time : instant. How to use moment in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Moment.
a very short period of time: Can you wait a moment? I'll be ready in just a moment. A car drew up outside and a few moments later the doorbell rang. I'm expecting her to come at any moment (= very soon). Have you got a moment (= are you busy or do you have time to speak to me)? Fewer examples.
7 meanings: 1. a short indefinite period of time 2. a specific instant or point in time 3. → See the moment 4. import,.... Click for more definitions.
A moment is a particular point in time. Some moments you remember forever: like the moment you earned your driver's license or the moment you learned that you passed your organic chemistry class. A moment is a short, but unspecified, amount of time.
noun. an indefinitely short period of time; instant: I'll be with you in a moment. Synonyms: twinkling, flash, trice, jiffy, second. Usually the moment. the present time or any other particular time: He is busy at the moment. a definite period or stage, as in a course of events; juncture: at this moment in history. importance or consequence:
Definition of moment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
mo·ment. (mō′mənt) n. 1. A brief, indefinite interval of time. 2. a. A specific point in time, especially the present time: He is not here at the moment. b. A point in time that is gratifying or noteworthy: Even working on a dictionary has its moments. c. An occasion affording an opportunity: viewed the blunder as a teachable moment. 3.