moment
A very short amount of time.
A very short, specific period of time.
A certain point in time when something happens.
A specific point in time during an event or process.
An important time when something changes or happens.
An occasion or event of great importance or significance.
In science, the push or pull that makes something turn around a point.
In physics and engineering, the turning effect produced by a force acting at a distance from a pivot or axis (torque).
- Base: moment
- Plural: moment, moments
at the moment
1Right now at this time
Now; at this exact time.
- I’m busy at the moment, can I call you back?
- She’s not home at the moment.
from the moment (that) ...
1Starting at that specific time and continuing after it happened
Starting at the exact time something happens and continuing after that.
- From the moment we met, we were friends.
- He loved her from the moment he saw her.
in a moment
1In a very short time from now
Very soon; after a short time from now.
- I’ll be ready in a moment.
- Dinner will be served in a moment.
just a moment
1Wait for a short time
Please wait for a short time.
- Just a moment, I’m almost done.
- Could you hold on for just a moment?
the moment of truth
1Critical time when outcome is revealed
The important time when you see what will happen or if something works.
- The test results are back – it’s the moment of truth.
- When the curtain went up, it was the actor’s moment of truth.