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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/ · UK /ˈməʊməntərɪli/
momentarily means: For a very short time.
adverb
FOR A MOMENTB2
For a very short time.
- She paused momentarily.
- The lights went out momentarily during the storm.
- I was momentarily distracted by a noise outside.
VERY SOONC1
Very soon, after only a short wait.
- The show will begin momentarily.
- Your driver should arrive momentarily.
- Please stay seated; service will resume momentarily.
MOMENT BY MOMENTC2
As each moment passes, with something gradually happening or changing.
- His fear increased momentarily as darkness deepened.
- The danger grew momentarily throughout their slow descent.
- Their strength diminished momentarily as the struggle continued.
Questions about momentarily
What does momentarily mean?
For a very short time.
What is momentarily in other languages?
Türkçe: bir anlığına · Español: momentáneamente · Français: brièvement · Deutsch: kurzzeitig · Italiano: momentaneamente · 日本語: 一瞬
How do you pronounce momentarily?
In American English /ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/; in British English /ˈməʊməntərɪli/.
How do you use momentarily in a sentence?
She paused momentarily. The lights went out momentarily during the storm.
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