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Momentarily

/ˈməʊməntəɹəli/ · adverb

Meaning

(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.
  2. (US, proscribed, duration) In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now.
  3. Progressively; moment by moment.

Example Sentences

I imagined momentarily that it was four score and seven years ago, that I had just been brought forth from my mother[…]
The numbers thin out the further we get from London, so I don't feel guilty when I remove my mask momentarily to scoff some of the snacks I'd bought at Marylebone.
The system will restart momentarily.
He told me, further, that the second coming was at hand--was looked for momentarily in Jerusalem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does momentarily mean?

Momentarily means (manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant..

What is a synonym for momentarily?

Common synonyms include presently, shortly, soon, briefly.

What is the opposite of momentarily?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use momentarily in a sentence?

I imagined momentarily that it was four score and seven years ago, that I had just been brought forth from my mother[…]

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