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moment

 

[ ˈmoʊmənt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in time

A very brief period of time, an instant. It is often used to refer to a particular point in time that is significant or memorable.

Synonyms

instant, instantaneous, second.

Examples of usage

  • I will never forget the moment when we first met.
  • The winning goal was scored in the final moment of the game.
Context #2 | Noun

importance

A particular time or occasion that is important or significant.

Synonyms

event, milestone, occasion.

Examples of usage

  • This is a momentous occasion for our family.
  • We are living in a historic moment.
Context #3 | Noun

attention

A brief period of time where attention is focused or concentrated on something.

Synonyms

instant, pause, time.

Examples of usage

  • Please give me a moment to think about it.
  • The singer captured the audience's attention with a powerful moment.

Translations

Translations of the word "moment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 momento

🇮🇳 क्षण

🇩🇪 Moment

🇮🇩 momen

🇺🇦 момент

🇵🇱 moment

🇯🇵 瞬間 (しゅんかん)

🇫🇷 moment

🇪🇸 momento

🇹🇷 an

🇰🇷 순간

🇸🇦 لحظة

🇨🇿 okamžik

🇸🇰 okamih

🇨🇳 瞬间 (shùnjiān)

🇸🇮 trenutek

🇮🇸 augnablik

🇰🇿 сәт

🇬🇪 მომენტი

🇦🇿 an

🇲🇽 momento

Etymology

The word 'moment' originated from the Latin word 'momentum', which means 'movement' or 'motion'. It entered the English language in the 14th century and originally referred to a brief amount of time. Over time, the word evolved to also represent importance, attention, and significance. Today, 'moment' is commonly used to describe a short period of time or a significant event.

Word Frequency Rank

At #553 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.