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at that moment

[ æt ðæt ˈmoʊ.mənt ]

Phrase

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time

At that moment is used to refer to a particular point in time.

Synonyms

at that instant, at that time.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
at that moment	This phrase is often used to describe a specific point in time when an event or realization happened. It emphasizes the exactness of the timing. At that moment, she realized she had forgotten her keys. He knew he had won the race at that moment.
at that time	This phrase is used for a more general reference to a period in the past. It doesn't highlight a second or precise moment but rather a general timeframe. At that time, I was living in New York. She was working very hard at that time.
at that instant	This phrase stresses an even more precise and fleeting point in time compared to 'at that moment'. It is typically used when describing something that happened very quickly. At that instant, the lights went out. She dropped the glass and at that instant, it shattered.

Word

Description / Examples

at that moment

This phrase is often used to describe a specific point in time when an event or realization happened. It emphasizes the exactness of the timing.

At that moment, she realized she had forgotten her keys.
He knew he had won the race at that moment.

at that time

This phrase is used for a more general reference to a period in the past. It doesn't highlight a second or precise moment but rather a general timeframe.

At that time, I was living in New York.
She was working very hard at that time.

at that instant

This phrase stresses an even more precise and fleeting point in time compared to 'at that moment'. It is typically used when describing something that happened very quickly.

At that instant, the lights went out.
She dropped the glass and at that instant, it shattered.

Examples of usage

At that moment, I realized I had made a mistake.
She paused for a moment, then continued speaking.
He arrived at that moment when everyone was leaving.

Translations

Translations of the word "at that moment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 naquele momento

🇮🇳 उस पल

🇩🇪 in dem Moment

🇮🇩 pada saat itu

🇺🇦 у той момент

🇵🇱 w tamtym momencie

🇯🇵 その瞬間に

🇫🇷 à ce moment-là

🇪🇸 en ese momento

🇹🇷 o anda

🇰🇷 그 순간에

🇸🇦 في تلك اللحظة

🇨🇿 v ten moment

🇸🇰 v tom momente

🇨🇳 那一刻

🇸🇮 v tistem trenutku

🇮🇸 á þeirri stundu

🇰🇿 сол сәтте

🇬🇪 იმ მომენტში

🇦🇿 o anda

🇲🇽 en ese momento

Etymology

The origin of the phrase 'at that moment' can be traced back to Middle English, where 'at' and 'that' were used to indicate a specific time period. Over time, the phrase has become a common expression in English to pinpoint a particular point in time during a narrative or conversation.