Minute
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈmɪn.ɪt/
US
/ˈmɪn.ɪt/
Definition
(n) : A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
(adj) : Very small or tiny.
(adj) : Very small or tiny.
Example
"(n) : Wait for five minutes."
"(adj) : There is a minute crack in the cup, but it is still usable."
"(adj) : The teacher noticed minute mistakes in the student’s essay that improved it when fixed."
Explanation
Minute has two main meanings. It means a unit of time equal to 60 seconds. For example, the class lasts 45 minutes. Knowing minutes helps us plan our time and stay on schedule. As an adjective, minute (pronounced my-NYOOT or mai-NOOT) can mean something very small or tiny, like there is a minute crack in the glass. Minute details are small, but they can still make a big difference. For example, even a minute change in a recipe can change the taste.