English · Numbers & Time
moment
/ˈməʊmənt/
[/ˈməʊmənt/]
a very short time
Beginnernoun
Definition
A very short period of time; an instant.
Example
Please give me a moment to gather my thoughts before I answer.
Please give me a moment to gather my thoughts before I answer.
Etymology
From Latin "momentum," a movement or brief instant.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to a brief time or a particular point in time.