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(at) any moment (now)

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Definition of (at) any moment (now)

: very soon
  • He could lose his temper at any moment.
  • She should be arriving any moment now.

Word by Word Definitions

moment play

  1. : a minute portion or point of time : instant

  2. : a comparatively brief period of time

  3. : present time

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now play

  1. : at the present time or moment

  2. : in the time immediately before the present

  3. : in the time immediately to follow : forthwith

  1. : in view of the fact that : since

  1. : the present time or moment

  1. : of or relating to the present time : existing

  2. : excitingly new

  3. : constantly aware of what is new

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