momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
Inglés
egy pillanatra, hamarosan, mindjárt
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] [happens] momentarily; momentarily [verb/adjective]
I was momentarily distracted by the noise outside.
A kintről jövő zaj egy pillanatra elterelte a figyelmemet.
The screen went black momentarily, then came back on.
A képernyő egy pillanatra elsötétült, aztán újra megjelent a kép.
She looked momentarily unsure before answering.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I was momentarily confused.
Egy pillanatra összezavarodtam.
The lights went out momentarily.
A lámpák egy pillanatra kialudtak.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean 'very soon' (e.g., 'I’ll be there momentarily'). In many contexts, it means 'briefly' instead.
Significado
for a very short time
Colocaciones
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
Sinónimos
briefly (Most common and straightforward equivalent.)
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for a moment (More conversational; often placed at the end of the clause.)
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temporarily (Often suggests a longer short-term period than 'momentarily'.)
Antónimos
permanently (Opposite in duration (not temporary at all).)
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for a long time (Opposite in length of time.)
Temas
time
|daily_life
Definición
for a short time
For a very short time; briefly.
C1
FORMAL
2
Patrón de uso:
[something] will [happen] momentarily
Ladies and gentlemen, we will be landing momentarily.
Hölgyeim és uraim, hamarosan leszállunk.
The meeting will begin momentarily, so please take your seats.
Az értekezlet hamarosan kezdődik, ezért kérem, foglaljanak helyet.
A representative will be with you momentarily.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The train will arrive momentarily.
A vonat hamarosan megérkezik.
I’ll be back momentarily.
Mindjárt visszajövök.
Error frecuente:
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
Significado
very soon; in a moment
Colocaciones
will be arriving momentarily
|will depart momentarily
|will begin momentarily
|will start momentarily
|will resume momentarily
|will return momentarily
|will be landing momentarily
|will be with you momentarily
|will be available momentarily
|please hold momentarily
Sinónimos
shortly (Common in announcements; clearly means 'soon'.)
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soon (Less formal and less specific than 'momentarily'.)
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in a moment (More conversational; often used in speech.)
Antónimos
later (Opposite timing (not soon).)
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eventually (Suggests an unspecified, possibly long wait.)
Temas
time
|travel
|customer_service
Definición
very soon
Very soon; in a moment (often used in announcements or service situations).
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
momentarily
AFI
GB/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
US/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
Sílabas y acento
mo - ment - ar - ily (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: momentarily
- Plural: momentarilies
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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