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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "moment"

IPA: /ˈmoʊmənt/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • mo: /ˈmoʊ/

    • /m/ - bilabial nasal stop

    • /oʊ/ - long open-mid back rounded vowel

  • ment: /mənt/

    • /m/ - bilabial nasal stop

    • /ə/ - schwa

    • /n/ - alveolar nasal stop

    • /t/ - alveolar voiceless stop

Word Form Variations

  • Singular: moment

    Plural: moments

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Definition: A very short period of time.

    • Synonyms: instant, second, blink, jiffy, tick

    • Antonyms: eternity, age, eon

  • Definition: A significant point or juncture in time.

    • Synonyms: occasion, time, point, juncture

    • Antonyms: triviality, insignificance

Adjective

  • Definition: Important, significant, or crucial.

    • Synonyms: critical, vital, consequential

    • Antonyms: unimportant, insignificant, trivial

Verb

  • Definition: To pause or delay.

    • Synonyms: hesitate, pause, stall

    • Antonyms: hasten, hurry, accelerate

Examples of Use

Books

  • "In that brief moment, he knew his life would never be the same." (From a novel by J.K. Rowling)

  • "The decisive moment arrived, and he had to choose between his duty and his heart." (From a historical fiction book by Stephen Ambrose)

Newspapers

  • "The earthquake struck without a moment's warning." (The New York Times)

  • "The athlete captured the moment of victory with a triumphant leap." (The Washington Post)

Online Publications

  • "The internet has changed the way we experience news and information, moment by moment." (The Verge)

  • "The viral video captured a heartwarming moment between a child and an animal." (BuzzFeed)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • Movies: The film "The Moment of Truth" explores a moral dilemma faced by a journalist.

  • TV shows: A popular reality show often features "dramatic moments" that keep viewers engaged.

  • Social media: Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are filled with short, shareable "moments" captured in videos and photos.

General Public Discourse

  • "I'll be with you in a moment." (A common phrase used in everyday conversation)

  • "That was a defining moment in my life." (A personal reflection)

  • "The current political situation is a critical moment for the country." (A news analysis)

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Moment

  1. "We do not remember days, we remember moments."
    — Cesare Pavese

  2. "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts, but only you can determine what you will allow to occupy your mind in any given moment."
    — Marcus Aurelius

  3. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
    — Maya Angelou (often attributed)

  4. "Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life."
    — Omar Khayyam

  5. "Sometimes it’s the same moments that take your breath away that breathe purpose and love back into your life."
    — Steve Maraboli

  6. "You have to live in the moment and not get caught up in what has happened or what’s going to happen."
    — Les Brown

  7. "Forever is composed of nows."
    — Emily Dickinson (reflecting on the significance of each moment)

  8. "Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart."
    — Erma Bombeck

  9. "The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it."
    — Thomas S. Monson

  10. "A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience."
    — Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Etymology

Moment is a word that has been around for a very long time! It comes from the Latin word "momentum," which means "a movement, a motion." This Latin word was made up of two parts: "movere" (meaning "to move") and "-mentum" (a suffix that often means "the act of").

So, when we say "moment," we're really talking about a small, fleeting movement or action. It's like a tiny snapshot of time, a brief instant. The first known use of "moment" in English was in the 14th century, and it had the same meaning it has today: a short period of time.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Moment

Common Phrases

  • In a moment: Soon, shortly

  • For a moment: Temporarily, briefly

  • At this moment: Right now

  • The moment of truth: A decisive or crucial point

  • A moment of silence: A period of quiet reflection or respect

Idioms

  • To seize the moment: To take advantage of an opportunity

  • A fleeting moment: A brief, passing experience

  • A defining moment: A significant event that shapes someone's life

  • To be in the moment: To be fully present and aware of the present time

  • A moment in time: A specific point in history or someone's life

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Source Information

Definition of moment from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.