Meaning & use
moment
A very brief period of time, or a particular point in time notable for some reason.
See it in a sentence
For a moment, no one in the room said a word.
That handshake was the defining moment of the entire negotiation.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'at the moment' means 'right now,' while 'a moment ago' refers to the recent past.
Words with a similar meaning
instantsecond
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