momentarily

mo·men·tar·i·ly

adv \ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē\

Definition of MOMENTARILY

1

: for a moment

2

archaic : instantly

3

: at any moment : in a moment

Examples of MOMENTARILY

1. The wind let up momentarily, allowing us to start a campfire.
2. He paused momentarily before finishing his speech.
3. We expect them to arrive momentarily.

First Known Use of MOMENTARILY

circa 1666

Related to MOMENTARILY

Synonyms: anon, before long, by and by, directly, shortly, presently, soon

Related Words: forthwith, immediately, incontinently, instantaneously, instantly, now, promptly, pronto, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straightway

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Rhymes with MOMENTARILY

arbitrarily, customarily, honorarily, legendarily, literarily, militarily, necessarily, ordinarily, secondarily, temporarily, voluntarily