Cool MateMoment
UK /["/ˈməʊmənt/"]/US /["/ˈməʊmənt/"]/
Definition
a very short period of time
In simple words: A very short period of time.
Examples
- I need a moment to think about my decision.
- This is a special moment that we will cherish forever.
- He paused for a moment before answering the question.
- Can you give me a moment to finish my work?
- It was a moment of silence before the ceremony began.
Usage notes
Used in everyday conversation. It's usually informal, but can be used in formal writing. Avoid using 'moment' to refer to a long duration of time.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'moment' as a tiny 'm' in time.
Collocations
- brief
- fleeting
- passing
- last
- take
- hesitate (for)
- arrive
- come
- occur
- after a/the moment
- at a/the moment
- for a/the moment
- at a given moment
- at any given moment
- every waking moment
- brief
- fleeting
- passing
- last
- take
- hesitate (for)
- arrive
- come
- occur
- after a/the moment
- at a/the moment
- for a/the moment
- at a given moment
- at any given moment
- every waking moment
- brief
- fleeting
- passing
- last
- take
- hesitate (for)
- arrive
- come
- occur
- after a/the moment
- at a/the moment
- for a/the moment
- at a given moment
- at any given moment
- every waking moment
Synonyms
- instant
- second
- flash
- minute
Antonyms
- eternity
- forever
Common mistakes
- Using 'moment' to mean a long time instead of a short time.
- Confusing 'moment' with 'movement'.
- Mixing up 'moment' with 'measure' in phrases.