momentarily

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/ UK /ˈməʊməntəɹəli/ See IPA manual

Freq #17897

Meanings

1

adv
For a very short time.

She paused momentarily before answering the question.
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. briefly momently

2 adv · very soon; in a moment. presently

More gradually progressively shortly soon temporarily

Etymology

From momentary + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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