momentarily
gb/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/ us/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
B2
Engels
egy pillanatra, hamarosan, mindjárt
B2
1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I was momentarily confused.
Egy pillanatra összezavarodtam.
The lights went out momentarily.
A lámpák egy pillanatra kialudtak.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean 'very soon' (e.g., 'I’ll be there momentarily'). In many contexts, it means 'briefly' instead.
Betekenis
for a very short time
Woordcombinaties
momentarily distracted
|momentarily confused
|momentarily silent
|momentarily forget
|momentarily lose sight of
|momentarily pause
|momentarily hesitate
|momentarily relax
|momentarily fade
|momentarily stunned
Synoniemen
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'.)
Antoniemen
permanently (Opposite in duration (not temporary at all).)
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for a long time (Opposite in length of time.)
Thema's
time
|daily_life
Definitie
for a short time
For a very short time; briefly.
C1
FORMAL
2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The train will arrive momentarily.
A vonat hamarosan megérkezik.
I’ll be back momentarily.
Mindjárt visszajövök.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning can be misunderstood as 'briefly'. In careful writing, some speakers avoid it to prevent ambiguity.
Betekenis
very soon; in a moment
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
later (Opposite timing (not soon).)
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eventually (Suggests an unspecified, possibly long wait.)
Thema's
time
|travel
|customer_service
Definitie
very soon
Very soon; in a moment (often used in announcements or service situations).
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
momentarily
IPA
GB/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
US/mˌoʊməntˈɛɹɪli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
mo - ment - ar - ily (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: momentarily
- Plural: momentarilies
Woordfamilie
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