momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
Inglés
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B2
quantity
1
for a very short time
for a short time
Patrón de uso:
[something] [happens] momentarily; momentarily [verb/adjective]
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.
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.)
Colocaciones
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
Temas
time
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- I was momentarily distracted by the noise outside.
- The screen went black momentarily, then came back on.
- She looked momentarily unsure before answering.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I was momentarily confused.
- The lights went out momentarily.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
2
very soon; in a moment
very soon
Patrón de uso:
[something] will [happen] momentarily
Error frecuente:
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
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.)
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
Temas
time
|travel
|customer_service
Ejemplos
- Ladies and gentlemen, we will be landing momentarily.
- The meeting will begin momentarily, so please take your seats.
- A representative will be with you momentarily.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The train will arrive momentarily.
- I’ll be back momentarily.
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
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