Minute Definition & Meaning
minute
- adjective
- infinitely or immeasurably small; "two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm"; "reduced to a microscopic scale"
- characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination; "a minute inspection of the grounds"; "a narrow scrutiny"; "an exact and minute report"
- noun
- a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; "he ran a 4 minute mile"
- an indefinitely short time; "wait just a moment"; "in a mo"; "it only takes a minute"; "in just a bit"
- a particular point in time; "the moment he arrived the party began"
- a unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree
- a short note; "the secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting"
- distance measured by the time taken to cover it; "we live an hour from the airport"; "its just 10 minutes away"
"Minute" in song lyrics
See how minute is used in real songs:
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"I got 135 beats a minute"
2 Live Crew — Shake a Lil' Somethin' -
"Livin' day by day, and never by the minute"
2nd II None f/ Mausberg — Make 'Em Understand -
"Grab a 45 and cause 33 revolutions per minute"
The 49ers — Fort Knocks
Words that rhyme with minute
Usage tips for "minute"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "minute" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for minute to find words that pair well.
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