momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B2
quantity
1
for a very short time
for a short time
用法パターン：
[something] [happens] momentarily; momentarily [verb/adjective]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use this when they mean 'very soon' (e.g., 'I’ll be there momentarily'). In many contexts, it means 'briefly' instead.
類義語
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'.)
対義語
permanently (Opposite in duration (not temporary at all).)
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for a long time (Opposite in length of time.)
コロケーション
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
テーマ
time
|daily_life
例文
- I was momentarily distracted by the noise outside.
- The screen went black momentarily, then came back on.
- She looked momentarily unsure before answering.
学習者向け例文
- I was momentarily confused.
- The lights went out momentarily.
adverb
formal
C1
relation
2
very soon; in a moment
very soon
用法パターン：
[something] will [happen] momentarily
よくある間違い：
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
類義語
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.)
対義語
later (Opposite timing (not soon).)
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eventually (Suggests an unspecified, possibly long wait.)
コロケーション
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
テーマ
time
|travel
|customer_service
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The train will arrive momentarily.
- I’ll be back momentarily.
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