MOMENTLY

momentarily, momently

(adverb) at any moment; “she will be with you momently”

momentarily, momently

(adverb) for an instant or moment; “we paused momentarily before proceeding”; “a cardinal perched momently on the dogwood branch”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

momently (not comparable)

(archaic) From moment to moment; continually. [from 16th c.]

(now literary) Momentarily; for a moment. [from 19th c.]

Synonyms

• (from moment to moment): by degrees, little by little, momentarily; see also gradually or sequentially

• (for a moment): briefly, fleetingly, transiently; see also temporarily

Source: Wiktionary


Mo"ment*ly, adv.

1. For a moment.

2. In a moment; every moment; momentarily.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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