at the moment

Meaning

'At the moment' means 'right now' or 'currently.' It is used to describe an action, state, or situation that is happening at the present time, often used with the present continuous tense.

Examples

• I'm sorry, but Mr. Davis is in a meeting at the moment.

  I'm sorry, but Mr. Davis is in a meeting at the moment.

• We are staying at a hotel near the beach at the moment.

  We are staying at a hotel near the beach at the moment.

• What are you working on at the moment?

  What are you working on at the moment?

• She doesn't have a job at the moment, but she is looking for one.

  She doesn't have a job at the moment, but she is looking for one.

• The weather is quite cold here at the moment.

  The weather is quite cold here at the moment.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ In the moment, I am very busy with my English homework.

  ✓ At the moment, I am very busy with my English homework.

  The correct preposition is 'at,' not 'in.' 'In the moment' means focusing on the present experience, which is different from 'right now' (at the moment).

• ✗ He is sleeping at this moment.

  ✓ He is sleeping at the moment.

  While 'at this moment' is grammatically correct, 'at the moment' is much more natural and common for general statements about current situations.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I can't talk ___ because I am driving.

  💡 Right now; currently.

  Show answer

  at the moment

• Is she living in London ___?

  💡 At the present time.

  Show answer

  at the moment