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Graduation was a momentous day for the class.
What does Momentous mean?
Momentous means very important and meaningful.
Dictionary definition
very important because it may affect what happens next.
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The discovery was momentous because it changed the team's plan.
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In the article, a momentous decision affected the future of the community.
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Momentous
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moh · men · tus · strongest beat: men
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WordMomentous.
Partadjective.
MeaningMomentous means very important and meaningful.
ExampleExample: Graduation was a momentous day for the class.
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3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- moh · men · tus
- Strongest beat
- men
- Ending
- tus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on men.
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Synonyms
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importanthaving great meaning or value
significantimportant enough to matter
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momentous
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momentously
In a momentous way.
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