minute noun (TIME)
A1 [ C ] written abbreviation min. one of the 60 parts that an hour is divided into, consisting of 60 seconds:
A2 [ C ] used in spoken English to mean a very short time:
Hang on/Wait a minute - I just have to get my bag.
Just a minute - I'll be with you when I've finished this.
When you've got a minute, I'd like a brief word with you.
Mehr Beispiele
- The doctor will be with you in just a minute.
- "Did you like the concert?" "Yes, I enjoyed every minute of it."
- Glennon scored the deciding goal in the final minute of the match.
- He took a minute or two to compose his thoughts before he replied.
- Empty the soup into a saucepan and simmer gently for ten minutes.
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minute noun (MESSAGE)
the minutes [ plural ]
› [ C ] mainly UK formal an official message from one person to another in an organization:
I've just received a minute from Clark authorizing the purchase of six more computers.
minute noun (ANGLE)
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