momentarily

adverb

ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē How to pronounce momentarily (audio)
Definition of momentarilynext
as in shortly
at or within a short time we'll be finished momentarily

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Recent Examples of momentarily The sound of water, which normally underlay everyday life, had been momentarily eradicated. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 Papercut disrupts that, if only momentarily. — Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026 Her mother and sisters ultimately devised a balloon-popping reveal that left guests momentarily confused before the reality of the family's situation sank in. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 But Saibari — Morocco’s goal-scorer in last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Brazil — quickly silenced the European contingent, if only momentarily. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for momentarily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentarily
  1. shortly
  2. soon
Adverb
  • The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • The plan ended when, as explained below, a federal judge issued a key injunction, and the players ended the strike shortly before the start of the 1995 season.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of shortly
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  • Authorities confirmed soon after her disappearance that DNA tests showed that blood found on Nancy Guthrie's front porch came from her.
    — Jana Winter, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Paterson could be a temporary replacement and will soon be back to his Monday-night gig at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
Definition of soon

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