moment

Reading level: easy

Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a particular point in time
  2. noun an indefinitely short time
  3. noun at this time

Etymology

From Middle English moment, from Old French moment, from Latin mōmentum. Doublet of momentum and movement.

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Synonyms

minute, second, instant

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