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for a second

ADVERB

momentarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briefly immediately instantly temporarily

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later permanently

WEAK

lengthily

Example Sentences

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There will be enough space in their new bedroom for a second bed—a hospital one, if needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since the Taliban authorities took power in Kabul for a second time in 2021.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Artemis 5, designed for a second landing and the start of base construction, follows later that year.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The share of consumers who reported “jobs are hard to get” declined for a second month in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

After a moment, she pulled it back, nuzzled it for a second, and then put it into the bag.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

for a second

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