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   momentarily

   /ˈməʊm(ə)nt(ə)rɪli/

   adverb

   • 1. for a very short time: "as he passed Jenny's door, he paused momentarily" Similar brieflytemporarilyfleetinglyfor a momentfor a secondfor an instantfor a minutefor a little while
   • 2. at any moment; very soon: North American "my husband will be here to pick me up momentarily" Similar (very) soonin a minutein a secondin a tricein a flashshortlyany minuteany minute nowin a short timein an instantin the twinkling of an eyein (less than) no timein no time at allbefore you know itbefore longinformal:in a jiffyin two shakesin two shakes of a lamb's tailbefore you can say Jack Robinsonin the blink of an eyein a blinkin the wink of an eyein a winkbefore you can say knifein a tickin two ticksin a moin a snaparchaic, informal:anonarchaic:ere long

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOMENTARILY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   for or in a short time: I was momentarily confused.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOMENTARILY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Momentarily means for a short time. [mainly British, written] She paused momentarily when she saw them. Synonyms: briefly, for a moment, temporarily, for a second More Synonyms of momentarily. 2. adverb [usually ADVERB after verb] Momentarily means very soon. [US]

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   The meaning of MOMENTARILY is for a moment. How to use momentarily in a sentence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › momentarilyMOMENTARILY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Momentarily definition: for a moment; briefly. See examples of MOMENTARILY used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOMENTARILY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   for or in a short time: I was momentarily confused.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmomentarily adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of momentarily adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Sep 27, 2024 · (US, proscribed, duration) In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now. This plane will be landing at Idlewild Airport momentarily. Progressively; moment by moment. Usage notes. [edit]

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › momentarilyMomentarily - definition of momentarily by The Free Dictionary

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   Define momentarily. momentarily synonyms, momentarily pronunciation, momentarily translation, English dictionary definition of momentarily. adv. 1. For a moment or an instant. 2. In a moment; very soon. 3. Usage Problem At the moment; for the time being. Usage Note: Momentarily is widely used in...

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    When something is just about to happen, it will happen momentarily. Just before a concert begins, an announcer will often tell the audience it's starting momentarily. But if you pause your movie momentarily so you can go grab a snack, that means you will put the movie on hold for a short time.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOMENTARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    adjective. uk / ˈməʊ.mən.t ə r.i / us / ˈmoʊ.mən.t ə r.i / Add to word list. lasting for a very short time: a momentary hesitation. Synonyms. brief (SHORT IN TIME) ephemeral. evanescent formal. fleeting. fugitive (TEMPORARY) formal. passing. short-lived. transient formal. transitory formal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.