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For a moment

🇬🇧 UK //fɔːr ə ˈməʊmənt// 🇺🇸 US //fɔr ə ˈmoʊmənt//

Meaning of For a moment

During a brief period of time.

In simple words: for a short time

For a moment in a sentence

• Please wait for a moment while I grab my coat.
• The lights dimmed for a moment before the show started.
• I need to think about this for a moment.

How to use For a moment

Used to indicate a brief duration or pause. Common in spoken and informal contexts, but also appropriate in writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a clock ticking for just a moment before you take action.

Related words

Collocations with For a moment

• pause for a moment
• stop for a moment
• think for a moment

Synonyms for For a moment

• briefly
• momentarily
• for a short time
• temporarily

Opposites of For a moment

• continuously
• constantly
• permanently
• forever

Common mistakes with For a moment

• Using 'for a moment' instead of 'for a minute' when needing a longer time.
• Confusing with 'in a moment', which implies something will happen soon.
• Omitting it when describing short interruptions in storytelling.

Frequently asked questions about For a moment

What does For a moment mean?

for a short time

What is the definition of For a moment?

During a brief period of time.

How do you use For a moment in a sentence?

Please wait for a moment while I grab my coat.

Can you give another example of For a moment?

The lights dimmed for a moment before the show started.

What are synonyms for For a moment?

Common alternatives include briefly, momentarily, for a short time, temporarily.

What is the opposite of For a moment?

Opposite meanings include continuously, constantly, permanently, forever.

What words go with For a moment?

It commonly pairs with pause for a moment, stop for a moment, think for a moment.

What are common mistakes when using For a moment?

Using 'for a moment' instead of 'for a minute' when needing a longer time. Confusing with 'in a moment', which implies something will happen soon. Omitting it when describing short interruptions in storytelling.

How do you pronounce For a moment?

US: //fɔr ə ˈmoʊmənt//, UK: //fɔːr ə ˈməʊmənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use For a moment?

Used to indicate a brief duration or pause. Common in spoken and informal contexts, but also appropriate in writing.