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momentarily

 

[ ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

briefly

for a very short time; briefly

Synonyms

briefly, fleetingly, temporarily

Examples of usage

  • I will be with you momentarily.
  • She paused momentarily before continuing the conversation.
Context #2 | Adverb

soon

in a moment; very soon

Synonyms

presently, shortly, soon

Examples of usage

  • The bus will arrive momentarily.
  • We will be departing momentarily.

Translations

Translations of the word "momentarily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 momentaneamente

🇮🇳 क्षणिक रूप से

🇩🇪 vorübergehend

🇮🇩 sementara

🇺🇦 тимчасово

🇵🇱 chwilowo

🇯🇵 一時的に

🇫🇷 momentanément

🇪🇸 momentáneamente

🇹🇷 geçici olarak

🇰🇷 일시적으로

🇸🇦 مؤقتًا

🇨🇿 dočasně

🇸🇰 dočasne

🇨🇳 暂时地

🇸🇮 začasno

🇮🇸 tímabundið

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 დროებით

🇦🇿 müvəqqəti olaraq

🇲🇽 momentáneamente

Etymology

The word 'momentarily' comes from the Latin word 'momentarius', meaning 'of a moment'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century, originally used to mean 'lasting for a moment'. Over time, its usage evolved to also mean 'briefly' or 'soon'. The adverb 'momentarily' is widely used in formal and informal contexts to indicate a short duration or imminent occurrence.

See also: momentary, momentous, moments, momentum.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,805, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.