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min·ute

minute

 
pronunciation:
mI niht
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a standard unit used to measure time. One minute equals 60 seconds.
Boil the macaroni for seven minutes.
definition 2: a very short period of time.
Would you please come inside for a minute?
synonyms:
instant, moment
similar words:
flash, second, while
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