minutes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of minutesnext
plural of minute
as in seconds
a very small space of time I'll be with you in just a minute

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minutes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of minute
as in transcribes

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  1. seconds
  2. moments
  3. marks
Noun
  • The first issue in Media Session, which could see audio messages able to capture a few seconds of audio before the microphone is activated, is only for iPhone 16 users, Apple wrote on its support page.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The booster anomaly could be seen in long-range tracking camera views when a shower of sparks and what looked like debris fell away from the right-side SRB 37 seconds after liftoff.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seconds
Noun
  • In their last moments on the phone last Friday, Alonso described the moment panic set in for Andrade as water flooded the streets.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This negative perception, stemming from my formative years, made positive feedback feel exceedingly rare, reserved only for moments of exceptional performance.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of moments
Verb
  • However, this collaboration has marks a transition into a lifestyle brand that seeks to set new standards for self-care.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Coming in seven shades and retailing for $48, the product marks Valentino’s third lipstick to date, joining the Rosso Valentino and Liquirosso families, the latter being a two-in-one matte lip and cheek color that launched in 2023.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of marks
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