Momentarily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈməʊməntəɹəli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Momentarily is an adverb meaning (manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.
Meaning
(manner) In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.
More Meanings
- (US, proscribed, duration) In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now.
- Progressively; moment by moment.
Example Sentences
The system will restart momentarily.
He told me, further, that the second coming was at hand--was looked for momentarily in Jerusalem.
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.
Synonyms for momentarily
Depending on context, synonyms include presently, shortly, soon, briefly, temporarily, incrementally.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include momently, temporarily, shortly, soon, briefly, use.
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