momentarily

B2 Topic:Time
US /ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/ UK /ˈməʊməntəɹəli/
adv Freq #17897

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    For a very short time.

    She paused momentarily before answering the question.

  2. 2
    adv

    Very soon; in a moment.

    Please take a seat; the doctor will see you momentarily.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · for a very short time. brieflymomently
2 adv · very soon; in a moment. presently

Etymology

From momentary + -ly.

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