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
  • Just 14 seconds into the match, Adams sent an early message when his tackle on United striker Joshua Zirkzee left the Dutchman writhing in pain.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Brock Faber, who had a first-period goal called off for a successful goalie interference challenge, snapped a 2-2 tie early in the third period, but Marcus Foligno’s empty net goal for a two-goal lead became the winner when Jason Dickinson scored with 33 seconds left.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of seconds
Noun
  • Fernandes had his moments on the ball, but generally speaking, Adams made the Portuguese international uncomfortable.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The writing is clever, the plot twists abound, the characters are fully drawn, and there are plenty of humorous and heartfelt moments to break up the main action.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of moments
Verb
  • Bob Dylan’s early years While Dylan’s arrival in New York marks the beginning of his legend, his life began in Minnesota.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of marks
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