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ADVERB
momentarily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
briefly immediately instantly temporarily
WEAK
for a little while for a minute for a moment for a second for a short time for a short while now right now
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later permanently
WEAK
lengthily

Example Sentences

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But if Spurs are looking for an instant impact, the Italian could fit the bill.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

You hesitate for an instant, torn between the invitingly warm lower level and the formidable set of stairs leading upward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

And intentionally promoting, creating or sharing the material is grounds for an instant ban.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023

He didn’t worry for an instant about Joe hitting back.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix