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minute (unit of time)
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. minute (unit of time)
  2. 2. fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
  3. 3. Minute
This counter suffix is used for counting minutes when telling time or measuring duration. It attaches to a number to express how many minutes something lasts or at what minute an event occurs. Note that the pronunciation of the number before this suffix can change depending on which number it combines with.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He stood in the same spot for a full 15 minutes.

Sentence 2

Her phone call was over in 2 minutes.

Sentence 3

Um, I have 9 minutes to spare.

Sentence 4

I'll be right back — wait three minutes.

Sentence 5

Hey, just give me one minute!