Cool MateMeaning of Minute
In simple words: A very small amount of time or something very small.
Minute in a sentence
- Please wait for a minute before starting the test.
- The meeting will last about thirty minutes.
- He read the minutes of the previous meeting carefully.
- The secretary took the minutes during the conference.
- Every minute detail in the report matters.
How to use Minute
Used to refer to time, often in a casual context. Not used in formal writing to describe time intervals longer than an hour. Be cautious of context when talking about minute details.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'minuscule' to remember 'minute' as something very small.
Related words
Collocations with Minute
- closing
- final
- opening
- spend
- last
- take
- elapse
- pass
- tick by
- hand
- after… minutes
- for… minutes
- in… minutes
- last
- next
- spare
- hang on
- hold on
- wait
- in a minute
- within minutes
- every waking minute
- just a minute
- the minute something happens
- last
- next
- spare
- hang on
- hold on
- wait
- in a minute
- within minutes
- every waking minute
- just a minute
- the minute something happens
- keep
- take
- circulate
- the minutes of a meeting
Common mistakes with Minute
- Confused with the word 'minute' meaning tiny.
- Omitting the context when discussing time, leading to misunderstanding.
- Mixing up with 'minuette', which is a style of dance.
Minute appears in
Minute in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
دقيقة
وقت قصير جداً أو شيء صغير جداً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মিনিট
খুব অল্প সময় বা খুব ছোট কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Minute
Eine sehr kleine Zeitspanne oder etwas sehr Kleines.
- SpanishEspañol
Minuto, Minúsculo
Una cantidad de tiempo muy pequeña o algo muy pequeño.
- Persianفارسی
دقیقه، ریز
یه مقدار خیلی کم از زمان یا چیزی که خیلی کوچیکه.
- FrenchFrançais
Minute, minute
Une très petite quantité de temps ou quelque chose de très petit.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मिनट
बहुत कम समय या बहुत छोटी चीज़।
- ItalianItaliano
Minuto, Minuti
Una piccolissima quantità di tempo o qualcosa di molto piccolo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Minuto
Um tempinho ou algo bem pequenininho.
- RussianРусский
Минута, Минуты
Очень маленькое количество времени или что-то очень маленькое.
- Urduاردو
منٹ, منٹ کا, منٹ کی
وقت کی بہت چھوٹی اکائی یا کوئی بہت چھوٹی چیز۔
- Chinese中文
分钟, 分钟的记录
非常短的时间或非常小的东西。
More words like Minute
- Moment
- TimeA1
The continued passing of events and existence.
- Second
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Minute
What does Minute mean?
A very small amount of time or something very small.
What is the definition of Minute?
each of the 60 parts of an hour, that are equal to 60 seconds
How do you use Minute in a sentence?
Please wait for a minute before starting the test.
Can you give another example of Minute?
The meeting will last about thirty minutes.
What are synonyms for Minute?
Common alternatives include moment, time, tick, small part, second.
What is the opposite of Minute?
Opposite meanings include hour, day.
What words go with Minute?
It commonly pairs with closing, final, opening, spend, last, take, elapse, pass, tick by, hand, after… minutes, for… minutes, in… minutes, last, next, spare, hang on, hold on, wait, in a minute, within minutes, every waking minute, just a minute, the minute something happens, last, next, spare, hang on, hold on, wait, in a minute, within minutes, every waking minute, just a minute, the minute something happens, keep, take, circulate, the minutes of a meeting.
What are common mistakes when using Minute?
Confused with the word 'minute' meaning tiny. Omitting the context when discussing time, leading to misunderstanding. Mixing up with 'minuette', which is a style of dance.
How do you pronounce Minute?
US: /["/ˈmɪnɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪnɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Minute?
Used to refer to time, often in a casual context. Not used in formal writing to describe time intervals longer than an hour. Be cautious of context when talking about minute details.
What CEFR level is Minute?
"Minute" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.