Momentarily

/ˌmoʊ.mənˈtɛr.ə.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

For a very short time; briefly.

The train will arrive momentarily, so please stand behind the yellow line.

In a moment; very soon.

She will be back momentarily, just finishing her phone call.

Presently; at this moment.

They momentarily glanced at each other before continuing their work.

For a moment; temporarily.

The lights went out momentarily during the storm.

From moment + -arily, akin to the Latin 'momentarius' meaning 'of a moment'.

momentarily interrupt

To pause or break in conversation briefly.

wait momentarily

To wait for a short period of time.

moment

A very short period of time.

temporary

Lasting for a limited period of time.

In a sec

I'll be ready in a sec, just give me a moment.

Hang tight

Hang tight, I'll be there momentarily.