minute

noun
UK: /ˈmɪn.ɪt/
US: /ˈmɪn.ɪt/

  1. A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

    1. Wait a minute, I'll be ready soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The train is arriving in just under a minute if we hurry. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very short period of time; an instant.

    1. I'll be there in a minute. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you spare a minute to help me carry this box? [ ] [ ]

  3. A unit of angle equal to one sixtieth of a degree.

    1. The location is 30 degrees, 15 minutes north. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to adjust the telescope by a couple of minutes to get a clearer view. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

small second moment tiny bit
minute adjective

  1. Extremely small; tiny.

    1. There was a minute crack in the glass. [ ] [ ]
    2. Detectives examined the scene for any minute traces of evidence left. [ ] [ ]
minute verb

  1. To record or make a note of something.

    1. The secretary will minute the meeting. [ ] [ ]
    2. The board asked the team to minute all of their key decisions going forward. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "minute" in English means: A unit of time equal to 60 seconds., A very short period of time; an instant., A unit of angle equal to one sixtieth of a degree..

The phonetic transcription of "minute" is /ˈmɪn.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈmɪn.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "minute": small, second, moment, tiny, bit.

Example usage of "minute": "Wait a minute, I'll be ready soon.". More examples on the page.