Definition of "minute"

Kid-friendly meaning of minute, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "minute" mean?

minute (noun) — sixty seconds of time.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (min·ute)

Example sentences using "minute"

Grade K–2
Just one minute, please.
Grade 3–5
It took less than a minute for the whole class to start laughing at the joke.
Grade 6–8
A single quiet minute at the right moment in a conversation can change the entire direction of the rest of the afternoon.

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