ESL Word of the Day – Moment
Friday, February 11, 2011 @ 10:02 AM
A particular point in time. Example: It was an exciting moment!
Also used to refer to a short amount of time. Example: He was here just a moment ago.
Common phrases with the word moment...
In a moment / for a moment / just a moment - very soon (Example: I'll come back to that point in a moment / Can you come here for a moment? / Just a moment, I am busy.)
At the moment - now (Example: I am busy at the moment)
Any moment - extrememly soon (Example: Any moment now, he will walk in the door)