at the moment

/æt ðə ˈmoʊmənt/
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At the present time.

Examples

  • Are you free at the moment?
  • The shop is closed at the moment.
  • I am working from home at the moment.
  • We cannot take new orders at the moment.
  • She is staying with her sister at the moment.

Similar words

for now
currently
right now

Meanings

Present time

time
neutral
Now, during the time being spoken about, often with the suggestion that things may change.

Examples

  • I am working from home at the moment.
  • The shop is closed at the moment.
  • Are you free at the moment?
  • We cannot take new orders at the moment.
  • She is staying with her sister at the moment.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does at the moment mean?

Now, during the time being spoken about, often with the suggestion that things may change.

When is at the moment used?

Now, during the time being spoken about, often with the suggestion that things may change.

Is at the moment common in conversation?

Yes. at the moment is a familiar expression in everyday English.

What is a similar expression to at the moment?

currently expresses a similar idea.

How can at the moment appear in a sentence?

For example: I am working from home at the moment.

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