Moment/ˈməʊmənt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Immediacy Implication Using 'moment' suggests something will happen very soon. Could you hold this for a moment? Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Impatience 'Wait a moment' communicates a request for a brief pause, often signaling mild impatience. Just wait a moment, I'm almost ready! Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage 'Spare a moment' is casual, used for asking for brief attention without formality. Can you spare a moment to look at this?