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mo·ment

moment

 
 
pronunciation:
mo mnt
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a very short amount of time.
May I talk with you for a moment after class?
synonyms:
instant, minute, second
antonyms:
eternity
similar words:
bit, flash, jiffy
definition 2: a particular point in time.
The moment he got home, the phone rang.
synonyms:
time
similar words:
day, instant, period, point