for a moment

ADVERB

awhile

Synonyms

WEAK

briefly for a bit for a little while for a spell for a while for the moment momentarily not for long temporarily transiently

ADVERB

momentarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briefly immediately instantly temporarily

WEAK

for a little while for a minute for a second for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later permanently

WEAK

lengthily

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Forget about saving rates and spending rules for a moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

"It didn't occur to me for a moment that I shouldn't leave school at 15 and start working."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Oldman thought for a moment and replied: “I think I’m standing on it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Ava steps away for a moment, giving Deborah an opportunity to reach for her notebook to scribble a thought . . . then it happens.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

He stood for a moment looking down at us, pawing the snow.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

for a moment

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