"moment" meaning in All languages combined

See moment on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /'məʊmənt/ [UK], /'moʊmənt/ [US] Audio: en-us-moment.ogg [US] Forms: moment [singular], moments [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A moment is a very short time. It is not an exact measurement.
    Sense id: simple-moment-en-noun-i8vE6CV5
  2. importance
    Sense id: simple-moment-en-noun-0exJ3zv0
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          "text": "Don't worry. I'll be back in a moment."
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          "text": "I'm sorry. She's on the phone at the moment. Can I ask who's calling?"
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          "text": "Just a moment, please, Sam. I'm talking to your sister."
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