Minute Sentences
Minute refers to a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. e.g., Wait here for a minute.
How to use Minute in a sentence
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Minute Sentences
Hold on for a minute, I'll grab my coat.
I'll be back in a minute.
Can you spare a minute to help me?
Wait a minute, I think I forgot my keys.
I haven't seen him for a minute.
She took a minute to catch her breath.
The oven will beep in one minute.
He finished the race in under a minute.
We waited for the right minute to surprise her.
Can we discuss this in a quiet minute?
I promise it'll only take a minute.
Can I have a minute of your time?
I lost track of time for a minute.
I think about you every minute of the day.
The song is just over three minutes long.
She practiced for hours, minute by minute.
Every minute counts when you're in a hurry.
We missed the bus by a minute.
The phone will ring any minute now.
I'll be ready in a minute.
The meeting started a few minutes late.
Just give me one more minute.
The microwave is set for two minutes.
He watched the clock tick minute by minute.
I will call you back in a minute.
I lost him in the crowd in a minute.
It feels like I haven't seen you in a minute!
The pizza will be ready in ten minutes.
She was gone in less than a minute.
He took a minute to enjoy the view.
The workout started with a warm-up of three minutes.
I felt better after a minute.
We only have a minute left.
Please stay for one more minute.
Can you hold on a minute?
She'll be here in a minute.
I've been waiting for this moment for a minute.
Let's take a minute break.
I have a minute before my next appointment.
I need to think for a minute.
The teacher gave us a minute to rest.
The lesson will end in five minutes.
Can you wait here a minute?
She takes a minute to write in her journal each day.
I need to make a minute decision.
The baby cried every minute last night.
I was just about to leave a minute ago.
Let's sit down and rest for a minute.
I wish I had a minute to relax.
Every minute with you is special.
Minute Definitions
Minute can mean extremely small in size or extent.
The scientist examined the minute details of the sample.
Minute is a division of a degree in geographic coordinates.
The coordinates are 45 degrees and 30 minutes north.
Minute, in music, can indicate a rate of movement or tempo.
The piece had a minute tempo marking.
Minute, in linguistics, can refer to specific distinctions in sound.
The minute differences in pronunciation were notable.
Minute is a measure of time equating to 60 seconds.
The stopwatch showed one minute had passed.
Minute is a brief note or summary of points or events.
The secretary kept minute records of the meeting.
Minute Idioms & Phrases
Wait a minute
A request to wait or pause briefly.
Wait a minute, I think we're forgetting something.
Any minute now
Very soon.
The bus should arrive any minute now.
Minute by minute
As every minute passes; constantly.
The situation is changing minute by minute.
Not one minute more
Not any longer than stated.
I can wait, but not one minute more.
Last minute
Done or decided at the very last moment.
He made last minute plans to travel.
At the last minute
Just before a deadline or when time is running out.
She submitted her assignment at the last minute.
Up to the minute
Updated to the present moment.
The news provides up to the minute information.
Give someone a minute
Asking for a brief moment of time.
Can you give me a minute to finish this?
Every minute counts
Every moment is crucial.
Hurry up, every minute counts!
In the next minute
Very soon after something.
He left, and in the next minute, it started to rain.
Just a minute
A short amount of time; momentarily.
I'll be there in just a minute.
Take one minute at a time
Deal with things slowly or gradually.
When life gets tough, take one minute at a time.
In this day and minute
Right now; at this exact moment.
I need an answer in this day and minute.
A minute on the lips
Referring to the fleeting pleasure of eating, often followed by "a lifetime on the hips".
That cake looks good, but remember, a minute on the lips!
Not for a minute
Not at all; not even for a short time.
I didn't believe his story, not for a minute.
In a minute
Soon or shortly.
I'll join you in a minute.
Minute of fame
A short-lived amount of attention or fame.
His viral video was his minute of fame.
Minute details
Very small or fine details.
She explained the minute details of the procedure.
The minute
As soon as.
The minute I saw her, I knew something was wrong.
In a New York minute
Very quickly or immediately.
If given the chance, he'd accept in a New York minute.
Common Curiosities
What is the root word of minute?
The root word is from the Latin "minutus," meaning "small."
What is the pronunciation of minute?
"Minute" as in time is pronounced /ˈmɪnɪt/; "minute" meaning tiny is pronounced /maɪˈnuːt/.
What part of speech is minute?
"Minute" can be both a noun and an adjective.
What is a stressed syllable in minute?
In the time sense, the first syllable, "min," is stressed; in the tiny sense, the second syllable, "ute," is stressed.
What is the second form of minute?
"Minuted" is the past tense.
What is another term for minute?
Another term for minute (time) is "moment"; for minute (tiny), it's "minuscule."
What is the verb form of minute?
Minute as a verb refers to recording in minutes or summarizing.
Which vowel is used before minute?
The vowel "a" is used before "minute" in phrases like "a minute."
What is the opposite of minute?
The opposite could be "hour" for time, or "vast/massive" for size.
How is minute used in a sentence?
"I need a minute to think."
Which preposition is used with minute?
Prepositions like "in," "for," and "by" can be used, e.g., "in a minute."
Why is it called minute?
It derives from Latin "minutus" meaning "small," reflecting its short duration or size.
Which article is used with minute?
Both definite "the" and indefinite "a/an" can be used, e.g., "the minute" or "a minute."
Is minute an abstract noun?
No, "minute" is a concrete noun when referring to time, but its adjective form can refer to abstract concepts like details.
How many syllables are in minute?
There are two syllables in "minute."
Which determiner is used with minute?
Determiners like "the," "a," or "this" can be used, e.g., "a minute" or "the minute."
What is the singular form of minute?
The singular form is "minute."
What is the plural form of minute?
The plural form is "minutes."
What is the third form of minute?
"Minuted" is also the past participle.
Is minute a negative or positive word?
"Minute" is a neutral word; it isn't inherently negative or positive.
Is minute a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one minute or several minutes.
How do we divide minute into syllables?
The word is divided as min-ute.
Which conjunction is used with minute?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context, such as "and" or "but."
Is minute a collective noun?
No, "minute" is not a collective noun.
Is the minute term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
Is the word minute is imperative?
No, "minute" is not imperative on its own, but can be in commands like "Wait a minute!"
Is the word minute is Gerund?
No, "minute" is not a gerund.
What is the first form of minute?
"Minute" itself is the first form if considering its verb form (to record or summarize).
Is minute a noun or adjective?
"Minute" can be both a noun and an adjective.
Is minute an adverb?
No, "minute" is not an adverb.
Is minute a vowel or consonant?
"Minute" is a word, not a single letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
Is the word “minute” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Minute" can be either a direct or indirect object, depending on its use in a sentence. For example, in "Give me a minute," it's an indirect object.
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