minute
/ˈmɪnɪt/
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Simple Meaning
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds, or very small.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation💼Workplace English
Beginner — basic words and phrases
Examples in Conversation
“Can you wait for me for just one minute?”
“The details in this painting are so minute that you need a magnifying glass.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).
“You have twenty minutes to complete the test.”