momentarily

• ظرف له معنيان رئيسيان حسب اللهجة: في الإنجليزية البريطانية يعني 'لوقت قصير جدًا'، وفي الإنجليزية الأمريكية يعني غالبًا 'بعد قليل جدًا' أو 'في أي لحظة'.

An adverb with two primary meanings depending on dialect. In British English, it means 'for a very short time' (e.g., 'He paused momentarily'). In American English, it more commonly means 'very soon' or 'in a moment' (e.g., 'The flight will be landing momentarily').

1. For a very short timeB2formal

   Lasting or happening for a brief moment.

   لحظة وجيزة

   • He paused momentarily before answering the question.
   • The lights flickered momentarily during the storm.
   • She hesitated momentarily at the door.

   المرادفاتbrieflytransiently

   الأضدادeternallyforeverpermanently

2. Very soonB2informalamerican

   In a moment; shortly (primarily American English usage).

   بعد قليل

   • The flight will be landing momentarily.
   • Your order will be ready momentarily.
   • The manager will be with you momentarily.

   المرادفاتpresentlyshortlysoon