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Definition moment in British English

moment noun

noun
/ˈməʊmənt/

▪ critical, crucial, exact, key, precise, right, very

1

a particular point in time when something happens

Example

Jane began to speak, but at the same moment Helen appeared.

Example

If only he had not chosen that moment to walk into the room.

Example

At that precise moment there was a knock on the door.

Example

Ellie had never really given it much thought up until that moment.

Synonyms and related words
moment second instant
1.1

a point in time when something important, special, or unusual happens

Example

This is the proudest moment of my career.

Synonyms and related words
moment second instant
2

a very short period of time

Example

He paused for a few moments before giving his answer.

Example

For a brief moment their eyes met.

Example

He studied in every spare moment he could find.

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moment second instant
3

a short period of time when you have the opportunity to do something

Example

This is surely the right moment to make amends.

Example

As he stood up, James knew his big moment had arrived.

Example

I saw he was alone and seized the moment.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
4

the tendency of a force to cause a load to move. It is measured by multiplying the force by the distance from the fulcrum.

Synonyms and related words
absorbance air resistance amplitude
Definition moment in British English

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