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moment

/ˈmoʊmənt/ noun A1
  1. A particular point of space; a spot. (countable, uncountable)
  2. A particular point of time; an instant. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A brief, unspecified amount of time. (countable, uncountable) · Wait a moment, while I lock the front door.
  4. Weight or importance. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)
  5. A product of a distance and another physical quantity. (countable, uncountable)
  6. A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour. (countable, uncountable)
  7. A petit mal episode; such a spell. (countable, informal, uncountable)
  8. A fit; a brief tantrum. (colloquial, countable, uncountable)

Plural moments

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“Why, you see, Edmond,” replied the owner, who appeared more comforted at every moment, “we are all mortal, and the old must make way for the young.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 3 · C1
“In a moment, sir,” answered Dantès, “and I’m with you.” Then calling to the crew, he said, “Let go!”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 5 · C1
Danglars reflected for a moment.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 7 · C1
At this moment the young man returned; Danglars withdrew.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 8 · C1

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