Synonyms for

Momentarily

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

Definition

Momentarily means for a very short time or briefly.

Synonyms & similar words

momently briefly shortly fleetingly transiently temporarily intermittently sporadically occasionally momentarily quickly instantly presently soon moment second minute hour passing fleeting transitory

Synonyms by register

Formal

briefly temporarily shortly transiently

Informal

in a sec in a jiffy any minute now soon

Literary

ephemerally fleetingly

Antonyms

permanently eternally forever endlessly constantly continuously

Common collocations

  • will return momentarily
  • delayed momentarily
  • out of the office momentarily
  • closed momentarily
  • will be back momentarily
  • available momentarily

Word family

noun moment
adjective momentary
adverb momentarily

Usage note

Often used to indicate a very short, indefinite period of time. Can sometimes be ambiguous, so be mindful of context to avoid confusion with 'in a moment' meaning 'soon'.

Example sentences

  1. I will be back momentarily.
  2. The power went out momentarily.
  3. She paused momentarily to catch her breath.
  4. The phone rang momentarily before going to voicemail.
  5. The sun peeked out momentarily from behind the clouds.

Quotes

  • Life is a series of moments, and each moment is a new opportunity. You can choose to be happy or choose to be sad for that moment. - Mabelynn Capeluj
  • The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win. - Kobe Bryant
  • The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, it starts feeling like one. - Unknown

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