momently

• Advérbio arcaico que significa 'a cada momento' ou 'a todo instante', usado na literatura inglesa antiga para descrever algo que ocorre continuamente ou em cada momento. No inglês moderno, foi amplamente substituído por 'momentarily' (que significa 'por um momento' ou 'muito em breve').

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 In modern English, it has largely been replaced by 'momentarily' (meaning 'for a moment' or 'very soon').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.

   Momentaneamente

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

   Sinônimosbrieflymomentarilytransiently

   Antônimoseternallyperpetually

2. At any immediate timeC1formal

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

   A qualquer momento

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

   Sinônimosbefore longimminentlypresentlyshortlysoon