nonce

uncountable

A noun referring to the present or particular occasion or purpose, often used in the phrase 'for the nonce'.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее текущий или конкретный случай или цель, часто используется во фразе 'for the nonce' (на данный момент).

1. The present or particular occasion C2 formal british

   Used in the phrase 'for the nonce' meaning for the present time or occasion.

   • Let us, for the nonce, set aside our differences.
   • He agreed to stay for the nonce.
   • For the nonce, we will use this temporary solution.

   🇷🇺Данный момент

   Synonyms: interimmomentoccasionpresenttime being

• nonces plural form
• nonces' possessive plural form
• nonce's possessive singular form