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- [moh-muh n-tair-uh-lee, moh-muh n-ter-]
- /ˌmoʊ mənˈtɛər ə li, ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr-/
- /ˌməʊ.mənˈter.ɪ.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moh-muh n-tair-uh-lee, moh-muh n-ter-]
- /ˌmoʊ mənˈtɛər ə li, ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr-/
Definitions of momentarily word
- adverb momentarily for a moment; briefly: to pause momentarily. 1
- adverb momentarily at any moment; imminently: expected to occur momentarily. 1
- adverb momentarily instantly. 1
- noun momentarily For a very short time. 1
- adverb momentarily for a moment, briefly 1
- adverb momentarily in a moment from now 1
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Origin of momentarily
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; momentary + -ly
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Parts of speech for Momentarily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
momentarily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for momentarily
adv momentarily
- immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
- briefly — Something that happens or is done briefly happens or is done for a very short period of time.
- temporarily — lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only; not permanent: a temporary need; a temporary job.
- instantly — immediately; at once.
- now — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
adverb momentarily
- fleetingly — passing swiftly; vanishing quickly; transient; transitory: fleeting beauty; a fleeting glance.
- transitoriness — not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.
- quickly — with speed; rapidly; very soon.
Antonyms for momentarily
adv momentarily
- later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- permanently — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- lengthily — having or being of great length; very long: a lengthy journey.
adverb momentarily
- eventually — In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
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