one moment
The phrase "one moment" is commonly used in everyday conversation to request a brief pause or to indicate a short period of time.
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Definition
A2Communication
(idiomatic)Used to ask someone to wait for a short period.
Example
- One moment, please. I'll be right with you.
- Can you hold on for one moment while I check?
B1Expression
(idiomatic)Used to interrupt speech or proceedings to make a comment or query.
Example
- One moment, I need to clarify something.
- Wait one moment, I have a question.
B2Expression
(idiomatic)Emphasizes that something is not believed or considered true at any time.
Example
- I did not believe him for one moment.
- Not for one moment did she doubt her decision.
A2Time
(idiomatic)A very short period.
Example
- He arrived in one moment.
- It will only take one moment.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "one moment":
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