moment

noun
UK: /ˈməʊ.mənt/
US: /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

  1. A very short period of time.

    1. Wait a moment, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. In a moment of panic, she forgot her keys and ran back inside. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular point in time.

    1. That was the moment I knew. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's future hangs in the balance at this critical moment. [ ] [ ]

  3. Importance or significance.

    1. This is a moment of great joy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The archaeological find was a discovery of considerable moment, changing existing views. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

instant significance second occasion jiffy importance time point
moment adverb

  1. Used to say that something will happen very soon.

    1. I'll be there in a moment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rocket launch is momently expected to commence due to favorable conditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moment" in English means: A very short period of time., A particular point in time., Importance or significance..

The phonetic transcription of "moment" is /ˈməʊ.mənt/ in British English and /ˈmoʊ.mənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moment": instant, significance, second, occasion, jiffy, importance, time, point.

Example usage of "moment": "Wait a moment, please.". More examples on the page.