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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.
axis
Noun
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An axis is the imaginary line that an object spins around. This is the middle of the circle of the turn, and at a right angle to it.
The Earth rotates once a day on its axis.
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The second cervical vertebra of the spine.
axis
Noun 2
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A type of deer that lives in Asia.