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We used momentary in a sentence about time.
What does Momentary mean?
Momentary means lasting only a moment.
Dictionary definition
lasting only for a very short time.
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In class instructions, momentary helped us understand when something happens.
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The reading passage used momentary to show the order and timing of events.
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Momentary
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WordMomentary.
Partadjective.
MeaningMomentary means lasting only a moment.
ExampleExample: We used momentary in a sentence about time.
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- Syllables
- moh · men · tair · ee
- Strongest beat
- moh
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on moh.
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