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momently

/ˈmoʊ.mənt.li/

Übersetzung: Veraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'mit jedem Augenblick' oder 'jeden Moment'; es beschreibt etwas, das fortwährend oder in jedem Augenblick geschieht. Im modernen Englisch weitgehend durch 'momentarily' ersetzt.

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adverb

/ˈmoʊ.mənt.li/C2formalveraltet
  • deVeraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'mit jedem Augenblick' oder 'jeden Moment'; es beschreibt etwas, das fortwährend oder in jedem Augenblick geschieht. Im modernen Englisch weitgehend durch 'momentarily' ersetzt.

An archaic adverb meaning 'from moment to moment' or 'every moment.' It was used in older English literature to describe something happening continuously or at each instant. In modern English, it has largely been replaced by 'momentarily' (meaning 'for a moment' or 'very soon').

  1. For a brief instantC1formal

    Lasting or occurring for a very short moment in time.

    deFür einen kurzen Augenblick

    • The moment he saw her, he was momently stunned.
    • The pain subsided momently before returning.
    • She paused momently, then continued her speech.

    Synonymebrieflymomentarilytransiently

    Antonymeeternallyperpetually

  2. At any immediate timeC1formal

    Imminently or in the very near future; at any moment now.

    deJeden Augenblick

    • The train is momently expected to arrive.
    • He waited, knowing the message could come momently.
    • The sky darkened, and rain seemed momently.

    Synonymebefore longimminentlypresentlyshortlysoon

Formen
  • more momently comparative form
  • most momently superlative form