Synonyms for

Moment

Verb / ˈməʊmʌnt / Another word for moment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A very short period of time, a particular time or occasion.

Synonyms & similar words

presentmoment hereandnow mo bit instant import minute consequence inconsequence second instant second jiffy minute tick flash heartbeat twinkle nanosecond time occasion event episode incident experience happening circumstance situation occurrence

Synonyms by register

Formal

instant jiffy second tick

Informal

sec bit flash jiffy

Literary

trice twinkle blink

Antonyms

eternity infinity age while duration period

Common collocations

  • a moment ago
  • in a moment
  • just a moment
  • for a moment
  • wait a moment
  • the moment of truth
  • a crucial moment
  • a fleeting moment

Word family

noun moment
adjective momentary
adverb momentarily

Usage note

While 'moment' can refer to a very short period of time, it can also refer to a specific point in time or an important occasion. Avoid using 'moment' when a more precise duration is known.

Example sentences

  1. I'll be back in a moment.
  2. Wait a moment, let me think.
  3. I had a moment of doubt.
  4. The sun set in a moment.
  5. The moment she saw him, she smiled.

Quotes

  • Lost time is never found again, and what we call time enough always proves little enough. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Every moment is a fresh beginning. - T.S. Eliot

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