momentarily
pronunciation
How to pronounce momentarily in British English:
UK [ˈməʊməntrəli]
How to pronounce momentarily in American English:
US [ˌmoʊmənˈterəli]
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- Adverb:
- for an instant or moment
- at any moment
Word Origin
- momentarily (adv.)
- 1650s, "for a moment," from momentary + -ly (2). Meaning "at any moment" is from 1928.
Example
- 1. You momentarily lost all control of your bodily fluids .
- 2. Cried winston again momentarily forgetting the dial .
- 3. He was momentarily unable to speak with excitement .
- 4. A magpie swooped low overhead , momentarily startling me .
- 5. He was momentarily unable to speak .