at the moment — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

at the moment (/æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt/)

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🔊 /æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt/

Meaning

Meaning: currently

Right now; at the present time.

Examples

🗣 She’s not available at the moment.

Etymology

From ‘moment’ meaning a point in time, with ‘at the’.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for describing the present.

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Tags: idiom

English Dictionary

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