Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A minute is a period of time equal to 60 seconds, often used as a unit of measurement for short amounts of time.
Minute
/ˈmɪnət/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Wait a minute — I'm thinking.
It was ten minutes past eleven.
Without entering into more minute particulars.
Etymology:
The term minute originates from the late Middle English, via Old French from the medieval Latin minuta, meaning a small part of an hour.
Usage Statistics:
308 mentions per 1 million words 
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