any moment

phrase

: very soon

It could start any moment.

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of any moment was in 1864

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“Any moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20moment. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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