at the moment — at this time; right now; currently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at this time; right now; currently
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt/
Example Sentences
- At the moment, my cat thinks she's a tiger and my dog thinks he's a cat.
- I can't talk at the moment - I'm in an important meeting.
- At the moment, I'm trying to decide between pizza and regret, but I'll probably choose pizza.
at the moment
ADVERB[/æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt/]
at this time; right now; currently
At the moment, she's busy cooking dinner and can't answer the phone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase derives from the Latin 'momentum' (movement, instant), which evolved into the English word 'moment'. The preposition 'at' and definite article 'the' combine with 'moment' to form an idiom meaning 'at this very instant' or 'right now'.
Breakdown
at (preposition: toward, in) + the (definite article) + moment (from Latin momentum: movement, instant). The phrase functions as a temporal adverbial expression indicating the present time.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“At the moment, my cat thinks she's a tiger and my dog thinks he's a cat.”
“I can't talk at the moment - I'm in an important meeting.”
“At the moment, I'm trying to decide between pizza and regret, but I'll probably choose pizza.”
“The weather is quite nice at the moment, but it might rain later.”
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