momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
Englanti
egy pillanatra, hamarosan, mindjárt
B2
1
Käyttömalli:
[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.
Oppijaesimerkit
I was momentarily confused.
Egy pillanatra összezavarodtam.
The lights went out momentarily.
A lámpák egy pillanatra kialudtak.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean 'very soon' (e.g., 'I’ll be there momentarily'). In many contexts, it means 'briefly' instead.
Merkitys
for a very short time
Kollokaatiot
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
Synonyymit
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'.)
Antonyymit
permanently (Opposite in duration (not temporary at all).)
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for a long time (Opposite in length of time.)
Teemat
time
|daily_life
Määritelmä
for a short time
For a very short time; briefly.
C1
FORMAL
2
Käyttömalli:
[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.
Oppijaesimerkit
The train will arrive momentarily.
A vonat hamarosan megérkezik.
I’ll be back momentarily.
Mindjárt visszajövök.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
Merkitys
very soon; in a moment
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
later (Opposite timing (not soon).)
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eventually (Suggests an unspecified, possibly long wait.)
Teemat
time
|travel
|customer_service
Määritelmä
very soon
Very soon; in a moment (often used in announcements or service situations).
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
momentarily
IPA
GB/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
US/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
Tavut ja painotus
mo - ment - ar - ily (4 tavua)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: momentarily
- Plural: momentarilies
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