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minute
noun(mi-nute)
an indefinitely short time
Synonyms: bit, mo, moment, second,
Examples:
It only takes a minute.
minute
adjective(mi-nute)
infinitely or immeasurably small
Synonyms: infinitesimal,
Examples:
Two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm.
minute
noun(mi-nute)
a particular point in time
Synonyms: instant, moment, second,
minute
noun(mi-nute)
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
Synonyms: min,
Examples:
He ran a 4 minute mile.
minute
noun(mi-nute)
distance measured by the time taken to cover it
Synonyms: hour,
Examples:
Its just 10 minutes away.
minute
adjective(mi-nute)
characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination
Synonyms: narrow,
Examples:
A minute inspection of the grounds.
An exact and minute report.
minute
noun(mi-nute)
a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree
Synonyms: arcminute, minute of arc,
minute
noun(mi-nute)
a short note
Examples:
The secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting.

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