momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
Inglese
egy pillanatra, hamarosan, mindjárt
B2
1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
I was momentarily confused.
Egy pillanatra összezavarodtam.
The lights went out momentarily.
A lámpák egy pillanatra kialudtak.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean 'very soon' (e.g., 'I’ll be there momentarily'). In many contexts, it means 'briefly' instead.
Significato
for a very short time
Collocazioni
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
Sinonimi
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'.)
Contrari
permanently (Opposite in duration (not temporary at all).)
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for a long time (Opposite in length of time.)
Temi
time
|daily_life
Definizione
for a short time
For a very short time; briefly.
C1
FORMAL
2
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
The train will arrive momentarily.
A vonat hamarosan megérkezik.
I’ll be back momentarily.
Mindjárt visszajövök.
Errore comune:
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
Significato
very soon; in a moment
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
later (Opposite timing (not soon).)
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eventually (Suggests an unspecified, possibly long wait.)
Temi
time
|travel
|customer_service
Definizione
very soon
Very soon; in a moment (often used in announcements or service situations).
Grammatica
Forma base
momentarily
IPA
GB/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
US/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
Sillabe e accento
mo - ment - ar - ily (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: momentarily
- Plural: momentarilies
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