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    momentarily
    /ˈməʊm(ə)nt(ə)rɪli/

    adverb

    • 1. for a very short time: "as he passed Jenny's door, he paused momentarily" Similar brieflytemporarilyfleetinglyfor a moment
    • 2. at any moment; very soon: North American "my husband will be here to pick me up momentarily" Similar (very) soonin a minutein a secondin a trice

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOMENTARILY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    momentarily | American Dictionary. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ˌmoʊ·mənˈteər·ə·li / Add to word list. for or in a short time: I was momentarily confused.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › momentarilyMomentarily Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : for a moment. 2. archaic : instantly. 3. : at any moment : in a moment. Synonyms. anon. before long. by and by. directly. presently. shortly. soon. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of momentarily in a Sentence. The wind let up momentarily, allowing us to start a campfire. He paused momentarily before finishing his speech.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOMENTARILY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Momentarily means for a short time. [mainly British, written] She paused momentarily when she saw them. Synonyms: briefly, for a moment, temporarily, for a second More Synonyms of momentarily. 2. adverb [usually ADVERB after verb] Momentarily means very soon. [US]

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmomentarily adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of momentarily adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOMENTARILY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    us / ˌmoʊ.mənˈter. ə l.i / uk / ˌməʊ.mənˈter. ə l.i / Add to word list. for a very short time: She was momentarily confused by the foreign road signs. US. very soon: I'll be ready to leave momentarily. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Short in time. abbreviated. at a moment's/two hours'/three weeks', etc. notice idiom. awhile.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › momentarilyMomentarily - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The original meaning of the adverb momentarily was "lasting for brief time": "She was daydreaming and momentarily lost her train of thought." Today, the word is frequently used to mean "very soon." A waiter might say to a hungry customer, "Your food will be ready momentarily."

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › momentarilyMOMENTARILY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Momentarily definition: for a moment; briefly. See examples of MOMENTARILY used in a sentence.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › momentarilyMomentarily - definition of momentarily by The Free Dictionary

    1. For a moment or an instant. 2. In a moment; very soon. 3. Usage Problem At the moment; for the time being. Usage Note: Momentarily is widely used in speech to mean "in a moment, shortly," as in The manager is on another line, but she'll be with you momentarily.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › momentarilyMomentarily Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Momentarily Sentence Examples. She looked him in the eye, the smile momentarily gone. The dogs were distracted momentarily by the sound of the telephone, but when it stopped ringing, they advanced further. His empty gaze shifted momentarily from the window to her face.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMOMENTARILY - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

    A complete guide to the word "MOMENTARILY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.