moment

/ˈmoʊmənt/
noun
  1. A very short period of time; an instant.
    • Wait a moment while I grab my keys.
    • The power went out for just a moment during the storm.
    • For a moment, she thought she saw a shooting star.
  2. A particular point in time, often one that is important or notable.
    • She knew it was the right moment to speak up.
    • This is a historic moment for our country.
    • At that moment, the phone rang and changed everything.
  3. Importance or significance.
    • The discovery was of great moment for science.
    • His decision carried little moment in the grand scheme.
    • The issue is of no small moment to the community.
  4. A particular time in someone's life or in a process.
    • She enjoyed every moment of her vacation.
    • He had a moment of doubt before the exam.
    • The project reached a critical moment last week.
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