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minute

[ˈmɪnɪt]

minute Definition

  • 1a period of time equal to sixty seconds or a sixtieth of an hour
  • 2a very short time
  • 3a unit used in measuring the angular distance between celestial objects

Using minute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "minute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll be back in a minute.

  • Example

    The meeting will start in just a few minutes.

  • Example

    She was only a minute late.

  • Example

    He spoke for a full minute.

minute Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for minute

Idioms Using minute

  • very soon

    Example

    The storm could arrive any minute now.

  • used to ask someone to wait or pause briefly

    Example

    Just a minute, I need to finish this email.

  • used to ask someone to pause or hold on for a moment

    Example

    Wait a minute, I'm not finished yet.

Phrases with minute

  • at the latest possible time before an event

    Example

    He always does his homework at the last minute.

  • very soon

    Example

    I'll be with you in a minute.

  • to require only a short amount of time

    Example

    Can you take a minute to help me with this?

Origins of minute

from Middle English 'myneut', from Old French 'minut', from Latin 'minuta', feminine of 'minutus', meaning 'small'

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Summary: minute in Brief

The term 'minute' [ˈmɪnɪt] refers to a period of time equal to sixty seconds or a sixtieth of an hour. It can also mean a very short time or a unit used in measuring the angular distance between celestial objects. Phrases like 'at the last minute,' 'in a minute,' and 'take a minute' are commonly used to indicate urgency or brevity.

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