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momentarily

/ˌmɒmənˈtɛrili/ adverb · British & US

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What does momentarily mean?

adverb

Lasting for a short time; temporary. Used to indicate that something will happen or be done for a short time.

Example

"She'll be available momentarily to take your call."

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Words that share this root

moment momentary momentarily momentous

What's another word for momentarily?

briefly temporarily transitorily fleetingly momentarily

What's the opposite of momentarily?

permanently enduringly lastingly

Rhymes with momentarily

momentarily temporarily permanently moment