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mo·men·tar·i·ly

adverb \ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē\

Definition of MOMENTARILY

1
: for a moment
2
archaic : instantly
3
: at any moment : in a moment
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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

Rhymes with MOMENTARILY

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

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