moment

noun
/ˈmoʊmənt/

Meaning

A very short period of time; a particular point in time.
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time

Example Sentences

She paused for a moment before answering.

Please wait a moment while I check your order.

Example Expressions

in the moment

Synonyms

instant, second, minute, occasion, time
Entry 1
instant, second, minute, occasion, time
Entry 2
instant, second, minute, time

Antonyms

eternity, forever, permanence
Entry 1
eternity, forever
Entry 2
eternity, forever, permanence

Collocations

at the moment, right moment, special moment, memorable moment, perfect moment, crucial moment
Entry 1
at the moment, right moment, special moment, memorable moment
Entry 2
at the moment, perfect moment, crucial moment

More Example Sentences

She asked me to wait for a moment.

I’d rather wait for the right moment.

We are short of supplies at the moment.

They managed to get tickets at the last moment.

They’d rather not change the plan at the last moment.

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels

A woman takes a yoga class to reduce stress at a quiet studio on the fourth floor every morning before going to work and learns breathing exercises and basic poses from a calm and experienced instructor who encourages her to focus on the present moment and after a few weeks she notices a clear difference in her mood, her sleep quality, and her energy levels which motivates her to continue practicing yoga as part of her daily routine.

A family watches a movie together on Friday night in their cozy living room after the children finish their homework and the father makes buttery popcorn in the kitchen while the mother picks a comedy everyone will enjoy and they all snuggle under a big warm blanket on the sofa laughing at the funny scenes and quoting their favorite lines until the youngest child falls asleep halfway through and the parents carry her gently to bed, grateful for simple family moments.

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