Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with moment in American Collocation
moment
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
important
The computer crashed at a critical moment.
very good or enjoyable
Describe a special moment in your life.
giving you a particular feeling
What was the most embarrassing moment in your career?
when you are not doing anything else
She wrote the story at odd moments when the children were out of the house.
I worked on it every spare moment.
suitable
The offer came at an opportune moment in my career.
exact
They are playing live in Glasgow at this very moment.
lasting a short time or not happening frequently
For a fleeting moment, he believed her.
There was the odd moment of brilliance in what was otherwise quite a dull movie.
enjoy a moment
‘Aah,’ sighed Sarah, savouring the moment.
act quickly to take advantage of a moment
A good photographer can capture these magical moments of nature.
remember a moment
Do you recall any moments of rebellion in your youth?
wait for a moment
Ellie cleared her throat and paused a moment.
choose a moment to do something
My mother always picks the worst moments to call me.
wait for a moment with fear
I dreaded the moment when she would find out what had been going on.
happen
Finally, the moment came and we were off.
stop happening
Fortunately, those difficult moments soon pass.