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.
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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Words that rhyme with "minute"
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