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moment
Noun
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A moment is a very short time. It is not an exact measurement.
Geraldine sat on the bed and thought for a moment.
He jumped out of the way at the last moment.
Don't worry. I'll be back in a moment.
I'm sorry. She's on the phone at the moment. Can I ask who's calling?
Just a moment, please, Sam. I'm talking to your sister.
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importance
It was a lie, but one of no great moment.
mal
noun
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(only in set phrases) illness, affliction.
mal
noun
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(surfing) A longboard (type of surfboard).
mal
noun
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(medicine, colloquial) Malleolus.
Mal
properNoun
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A short form of given names such as Mallory, Malcolm etc.