moment

Definition

Examples

Please wait a moment while I check the availability of the room.

Word Family

Synonyms

• instanthappening or coming immediately without delay
• juncturean event that occurs at a critical time
• point in timehaving a meaning similar to moment

Collocations

• Easy at the moment
  indicating a specific point in time, place, or degree the moment
• Medium wait a moment for the printout
  to wait a moment for the printout, meaning to stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
• Hard decision of paramount moment for future growth
  describing decision of paramount moment for future growth (the act of making up your mind about something)
• Very Hard seize the fleeting moment before opportunity evaporates
  to seize the fleeting moment before opportunity evaporates, meaning to take hold of; grab