CEFR A1 · Phrases

at the moment

/æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt/ Headword: moment 📚 Module 2: Free Time (p.321-324)

Synonyms & Antonyms

This phrase means 'now' or 'at this present time'. It refers to something happening right now.

Synonyms

now currently presently right now

Antonyms

later before then in the past

Translations

at the moment in your language

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عربي

تعني هذه العبارة 'الآن' أو 'في هذا الوقت الحالي'.

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اردو

اس وقت کا مطلب ہے 'اب' یا 'موجودہ وقت میں'۔

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हिंदी

इस समय का अर्थ है 'अभी' या 'वर्तमान समय में'।

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中文

这个短语的意思是“现在”或“目前”。

Easy Explanation

It means 'right now'. It talks about what is happening. It is happening in this exact time.

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Memory TipRemember 'at the moment' is like 'at this very second'.

Contextual Examples

I'm busy at the moment (right now), but I can talk later.

What are you working on at the moment (currently)?

He is not available at the moment (right now) because he's in a meeting.

Pronunciation & Context