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min·ute1
 minute1
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- pronunciation:
- mI
niht
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a unit of time equal to sixty seconds or one sixtieth of an hour. (abbr.: min.)
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| definition 2: |
in geometry, a unit of measure equal to one sixtieth of a degree of angle or arc.
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| definition 3: |
a very short period of time.
Would you wait just a minute?- synonyms:
- bit, instant, jiffy, moment, trice
- similar words:
- flash, sec, second, twinkling, while
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| definition 4: |
(pl.) the written record of a meeting.
- synonyms:
- log
- similar words:
- diary, notes, record, transcript
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| definition 5: |
a distance that one can normally walk or drive in one minute.
He lives ten minutes from where he works. |
| related words: |
instant, note, period, twinkle |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
capable of being prepared in a short time, as a food or food product.
a minute steak- synonyms:
- instant
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