moment · n
for the moment
B2 If you do something for the moment, you are doing it now, but might do something different in the future.
Dictionary examples:
Let's carry on with what we agreed for the moment. (17.5)
the moment (that)
C2 as soon as
Dictionary examples:
I'll call you the moment I hear anything. (11.0)
moment (SHORT TIME)
A2 a very short period of time
Dictionary examples:
The dog ate my homework in a moment of hunger. (0.0)
For a moment, I thought my teacher was a superhero. (0.0)
Wait a moment, I forgot to put on my pants! (0.0)
Have you got a moment ? (7.6)
Can you wait a moment? (8.0)
For a moment I thought it was Anna. (9.0)
I'll be back in a moment. (9.3)
I'm expecting her to come at any moment. (16.4)
wait a moment
B1 said in order to interrupt someone, or to get their attention or when you have suddenly thought of something important
Dictionary examples:
Hold on a moment! I just remembered I left the stove on. (0.0)
Just a moment! I think I sat on my phone. (0.0)
Wait a moment! Did you say free pizza? I'm listening now! (0.0)
Now, wait a moment - I don't agree with that. (14.8)
moment (POINT IN TIME)
B1 a point in time
Dictionary examples:
At that moment, I realized I'd put salt in my coffee instead of sugar. (0.0)
The moment I sat down, someone called my name. (0.0)
At that moment, I realized I'd worn my pajamas to work. (0.0)
Don't leave it to/till the last moment. (13.4)
Just at that moment, the phone rang. (25.9)
on the spur of the moment
C2 If you do something on the spur of the moment, you do it suddenly, without planning it.
Dictionary examples:
On the spur of the moment we decided to go to London for the day. (62.9)
at the moment
A2 now
Dictionary examples:
I can't talk at the moment. My cat is stealing my socks! (0.0)
Sorry, at the moment I'm teaching my plant to dance. (0.0)
I'm busy at the moment. My socks are running away! (0.0)
I'm afraid she's not here at the moment. (13.3)