moment

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /'məʊmənt/, SAMPA: /"m@Um@nt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /'moʊmənt/, SAMPA: /"moUm@nt/

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Noun

Singular moment

Plural moments

1. (countable) A moment is a very short time. It is not an exact measurement.

   Geraldine sat on the bed and thought for a moment.

   He jumped out of the way at the last moment.

   Don't worry. I'll be back in a moment.

   I'm sorry. She's on the phone at the moment. Can I ask who's calling?

   Just a moment, please, Sam. I'm talking to your sister.

2. (uncountable) importance

   It was a lie, but one of no great moment.

Synonyms

• second
• minute
• importance

Related words

• momentary
• momentarily