momentarily

adverb

mo·​men·​tar·​i·​ly ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē How to pronounce momentarily (audio)
1
: for a moment
2
archaic : instantly
3
: at any moment : in a moment

Examples of momentarily in a Sentence

The wind let up momentarily, allowing us to start a campfire. He paused momentarily before finishing his speech. We expect them to arrive momentarily.
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The vehicle pulled over momentarily, then sped away northbound on 17th Street, according to the complaint. Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024 The nearly 60,000-strong crowd gasped collectively as Martin momentarily disappeared. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, Rhea recalls momentarily falling back into Aunt Hilda's shoes during filming. Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 This may look like deep breathing, visualizing a relaxing place, or stepping away from the trigger momentarily. Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for momentarily 

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of momentarily was in 1655

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“Momentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/momentarily. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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momentarily

adverb
mo·​men·​tari·​ly
ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē
1
: for a moment
the pain eased momentarily
2
archaic : instantly
3
: at any moment
we expect them momentarily

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