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- Dictionarymoment/ˈməʊm(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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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.
moment. noun. mo· ment ˈmō-mənt. Synonyms of moment. 1. a. : a minute portion or point of time : instant. a moment of dreadful suspense Graham Greene. b. : a comparatively brief period of time. moments of solitude. 2. a. : present time. at the moment she is at work on her fourth novel Holiday. b. : a time of excellence or conspicuousness.
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.
Moment definition: an indefinitely short period of time; instant. See examples of MOMENT used in a sentence.
Definition of moment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A moment is the ability of a force to turn, twist, or bend. It is equal to the force multiplied by the distance from the center of twisting, turning, or bending.
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.
Definition of moment – Learner’s Dictionary. moment. noun. uk / ˈməʊmənt / us. moment noun (SHORT TIME) Add to word list. A2. a very short period of time: I'll be back in a moment. For a moment I thought it was Anna. Could you wait a moment? Fewer examples. If you'll bear with me a moment, I'll just find your details.
to have short times that are better, more interesting, etc. than others The job isn't exciting all the time, but it has its moments. I found the play rather boring, but it had its moments.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mo‧ment /ˈməʊmənt $ ˈmoʊ-/ S1 W1 noun [countable] 1 point in time a particular point in time It was one of the most exciting moments in his life. at this/that moment (=used for emphasis) Just at that moment there was a knock on the door.