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Moment

usgb/ˈməʊmənt/Volume
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Immediacy ImplicationPlay
Using 'moment' suggests something will happen very soon. SlideCould you hold this for a moment?
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Expressing ImpatiencePlay
'Wait a moment' communicates a request for a brief pause, often signaling mild impatience. SlideJust wait a moment, I'm almost ready!
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Colloquial UsagePlay
'Spare a moment' is casual, used for asking for brief attention without formality. SlideCan you spare a moment to look at this?