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min·ute1
 minute1
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- pronunciation:
- mI
niht
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a unit of time equal to sixty seconds or one sixtieth of an hour. (abbreviated: min.)
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| definition 2: |
a very short period of time.
Would you please come inside for a minute?- synonyms:
- bit, instant, jiffy, moment
- similar words:
- flash, second, while
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| definition 3: |
(plural) the written record of a meeting.
The clerk read the minutes of the last council meeting.- similar words:
- diary, notes, record
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| definition 4: |
a distance that a person can walk or drive in one minute.
Our new apartment is only ten minutes from school. |
| related words: |
instant, note, period |
adjective + (n.)minute
boiling, brown, crisp, fragrant, medium, tender, translucent
verb + (n.)minute
bake, boil, broil, cook, knead, last, refrigerate, roast, simmer, soften, wait, wilt
(n.)minute
+ verb
add,
baste,
brown,
cool,
discard,
drain,
garnish,
heat,
remove,
rinse,
slice,
slot,
spare,
sprinkle,
stir,
strain,
thicken,
tick,
toast,
transfer,
uncover,
whisk
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noun + (n.)minute
calorie, cent, chill, couple, final, gallon, grill, heat, microwave, mile, oven, preparation, rack, skillet, stand, steam, workout
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The word minute
contains the following part:
min
Latin
root
that means small; make smaller
  Example words:
diminish, diminutive, mince, miniature, minimize, minimum, minor, minority, minuend, minus, minute1
- synonyms:
- micro-
- antonyms:
- magn, magna, magni, maxi, mega, megal, megalo, -megaly, macro-
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