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Moment

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈməʊmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈməʊmənt/"]/

Meaning of Moment

a very short period of time

In simple words: A very short period of time.

Moment in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Moment

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Moment

• instant
• second
• flash
• minute

Opposites of Moment

• eternity
• forever

Common mistakes with Moment

• Using 'moment' to mean a long time instead of a short time.
• Confusing 'moment' with 'movement'.
• Mixing up 'moment' with 'measure' in phrases.

Frequently asked questions about Moment

What does Moment mean?

A very short period of time.

What is the definition of Moment?

a very short period of time

How do you use Moment in a sentence?

I need a moment to think about my decision.

Can you give another example of Moment?

This is a special moment that we will cherish forever.

What are synonyms for Moment?

Common alternatives include instant, second, flash, minute.

What is the opposite of Moment?

Opposite meanings include eternity, forever.

What words go with Moment?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Moment?

Using 'moment' to mean a long time instead of a short time. Confusing 'moment' with 'movement'. Mixing up 'moment' with 'measure' in phrases.

How do you pronounce Moment?

US: /["/ˈməʊmənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈməʊmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Moment?

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.

What CEFR level is Moment?

"Moment" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.