Not for a moment Meaning in English
expression
NOT fer uh MOH-muhnt
NOT faw uh MOH-muhnt
Definition
Used to strongly say that something did not happen or that you did not believe or consider something, even for a very short time.
Usage & Nuances
Very emphatic, usually used for denial or reassurance (e.g., 'I didn’t doubt you not for a moment'). Formal and informal; often at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis.
Spanish: ni por un momentoPortuguese (BR): nem por um momentoPortuguese (PT): nem por um momentoChinese (Simplified): 一刻也不Chinese (Traditional): 一刻也不Hindi: एक पल के लिए भी नहींArabic: ولا للحظة واحدةBengali: এক মুহূর্তের জন্যও নাRussian: ни на мгновение - ни на секундуJapanese: 一瞬たりとも - 一度もVietnamese: không một giây phút nào - không bao giờKorean: 단 한순간도 - 잠시도Turkish: bir an bile - bir saniye bileUrdu: ایک لمحے کے لیے بھی نہیںIndonesian: sedetik pun tidak - sama sekali tidak
Example Sentences
I did not for a moment think you were lying.
basic
He doubted her not for a moment.
basic
We were not for a moment afraid.
basic
Not for a moment did I expect things to change so fast.
natural
Trust me, I was not for a moment worried about the results.
natural
You should know, I’ve regretted it not for a moment.
natural