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Moments: Meaning, Examples, and Common Phrases (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：Brief instants (Moments)

Moments 🔊

/ˈmoʊmənts/

n.pl.

Very short periods of time or specific points in time.

Brief instants 🔊

➕

/briːf ˈɪnstənts/

n.pl.

Very short periods of time; specific points in the flow of time.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'momentum' (movement, impulse) via 'movēre' (to move).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a moment as a tiny 'movement' in time — something that moves forward.

📖 Example

We shared some quiet moments watching the sunset together. 🔊 We shared some quiet moments watching the sunset together.

🔗 Collocations

precious moments – Valuable short periods of time

in moments – Within very little time

🔄 Synonyms

instants (n.pl.) – Extremely short periods of time

seconds (n.pl.) – Very brief portions of time

🚫 Antonyms

ages (n.pl.) – Very long periods of time

eternities (n.pl.) – Infinite or endless durations

🌱 Derivatives

momentary (adj.) – Lasting for a very short time

momentarily (adv.) – For a very short time; soon

📖 Cultural Story

Originally a physical term in Latin meaning 'moving force', later used in medieval philosophy for 'instant of time'. Now common in photography ('capture the moment') and life milestones.

Meaning 2：Milestones (Moments)

Moments 🔊

/ˈmoʊmənts/

n.pl.

Significant or emotionally impactful points in time.

Milestones 🔊

➕

/ˈmaɪlstoʊnz/

n.pl.

Significant or emotionally impactful points in time that are memorable.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Advanced

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Winning the championship was one of the proudest moments of my life. 🔊 Winning the championship was one of the proudest moments of my life.

🔗 Collocations

defining moments – Crucial events that shape one's life

climactic moments – The most intense or decisive points in a sequence

🔄 Synonyms

highlights (n.pl.) – The most outstanding or memorable parts of an event

landmarks (n.pl.) – Important events that mark a stage in development

🚫 Antonyms

low points (n.pl.) – Unpleasant or disappointing times

routines (n.pl.) – Ordinary, unremarkable periods

🌱 Derivatives

momentous (adj.) – Of great importance or significance