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    momentarily
    /ˈməʊm(ə)nt(ə)rɪli/

    adverb

    • 1. for a very short time: "as he passed Jenny's door, he paused momentarily" Similar brieflytemporarilyfleetinglyfor a moment
    • 2. at any moment; very soon: North American "my husband will be here to pick me up momentarily" Similar (very) soonin a minutein a secondin a trice

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOMENTARILY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    momentarily | American Dictionary. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ˌmoʊ·mənˈteər·ə·li / Add to word list. for or in a short time: I was momentarily confused.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › momentarilyMomentarily Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MOMENTARILY is for a moment. How to use momentarily in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOMENTARILY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Momentarily means for a short time. [mainly British, written] She paused momentarily when she saw them. Synonyms: briefly, for a moment, temporarily, for a second More Synonyms of momentarily. 2. adverb [usually ADVERB after verb] Momentarily means very soon. [US]

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › momentarilyMOMENTARILY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Momentarily definition: for a moment; briefly. See examples of MOMENTARILY used in a sentence.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › momentarilyMomentarily - definition of momentarily by The Free Dictionary

    1. For a moment or an instant. 2. In a moment; very soon. 3. Usage Problem At the moment; for the time being. Usage Note: Momentarily is widely used in speech to mean "in a moment, shortly," as in The manager is on another line, but she'll be with you momentarily.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOMENTARILY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    (Definition of momentarily from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) momentarily | Intermediate English. adverb [ not gradable ] us / ˌmoʊ·mənˈteər·ə·li / Add to word list. for or in a short time: I was momentarily confused.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › momentarilyMomentarily - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When something is just about to happen, it will happen momentarily. Just before a concert begins, an announcer will often tell the audience it's starting momentarily. But if you pause your movie momentarily so you can go grab a snack, that means you will put the movie on hold for a short time.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › momentarilyMomentarily Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    The dogs were distracted momentarily by the sound of the telephone, but when it stopped ringing, they advanced further. His empty gaze shifted momentarily from the window to her face. It felt good to be off her feet, even if only momentarily and in such a manner.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOMENTARILY definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    MOMENTARILY meaning: for a very short time: . Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMOMENTARILY - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

    A complete guide to the word "MOMENTARILY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.