CEFR B2

momentary

adjective

Meaning

Lasting for a very short time; brief or fleeting.

Examples

The pain was momentary, and then it was gone.
She experienced a momentary lapse in concentration.

Synonyms: brief, fleeting, transient, ephemeral

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momentary (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊ.mən.tɛr.i/

Definition

Lasting for a very short time; brief or fleeting.

Examples

The pain was momentary, and then it was gone.
She experienced a momentary lapse in concentration.
He gave a momentary smile before turning away.

How to Use momentary

momentary lapse (collocation): A brief failure or mistake. — "She experienced a momentary lapse in her usual composure."
momentary pause (collocation): A short break or interruption. — "He took a momentary pause to gather his thoughts."
momentary relief (collocation): A brief feeling of comfort or help. — "The rain provided momentary relief from the drought."

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