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- pronunciation:
- mo
mnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a very brief, indefinite amount of time.
May I speak with you for a moment?I need a moment to think.- synonyms:
- instant, minute, second
- antonyms:
- eternity
- similar words:
- bit, flash, jiffy, sec, trice, twinkling
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definition 2: |
a particular point in time or period of significance.
The signing of the Magna Carta was a moment of historic import.At that moment, the lights went out all over the neighborhood.- synonyms:
- juncture, time
- similar words:
- day, instant, period, point
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definition 3: |
importance; significance; consequence.
Although this protest failed, it was an act of great moment.- synonyms:
- consequence, import, importance, significance
- similar words:
- concern, gravity, note, weight
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definition 4: |
the immediately present time; this or that instant.
He couldn't think of an answer at that moment.Just put it down on that chair for the moment.- synonyms:
- instant
- similar words:
- instance, nonce, now
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related words: |
age, depth, meaning, time, twinkle |
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