Moment Definition & Meaning
moment
- noun
- a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
- an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
- at this time; "the disappointments of the here and now"; "she is studying at the moment"
- having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment than security"; "that result is of no consequence"
- a turning force produced by an object acting at a distance (or a measure of that force)
- the n-th moment of a distribution is the expected value of the n-th power of the deviations from a fixed value
"Moment" in song lyrics
See how moment is used in real songs:
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"Ou passent un sale moment"
113 — Au Summum -
"I defuse the bomb but just for a moment"
Aceyalone — Takeoff -
"Patronage, ahh mood of the moment"
Aesop Rock — Appleseed Intro
Words that rhyme with moment
Usage tips for "moment"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "moment" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for moment to find words that pair well.