the moment

noun
UK: /ðə ˈməʊmənt/
US: /ðə ˈmoʊmənt/

  1. A very short period of time.

    1. I'll be there the moment I can. [ ] [ ]
    2. The crowd was silent the moment the singer stepped onto the stage. [ ] [ ]

  2. A specific point in time when something happens.

    1. At the moment, I am busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She knew from the moment they met that they would be friends forever. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

instant second jiffy now
the moment conjunction

  1. As soon as

    1. The moment she left, he called. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to act the moment we see an opportunity to improve. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the moment" in English means: A very short period of time., A specific point in time when something happens..

The phonetic transcription of "the moment" is /ðə ˈməʊmənt/ in British English and /ðə ˈmoʊmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the moment": instant, second, jiffy, now.

Example usage of "the moment": "I'll be there the moment I can.". More examples on the page.