Phrase guide

for the moment

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

At this time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: for now, at the moment

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: for now, at the moment

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

temporarily

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • we'll stop for the time being

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: for the time being

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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