min
/mɪn/Definitions
1. noun
A unit of time, equal to one sixtieth of a second.
“The athlete won the gold medal in 4 minutes and 20 seconds.”
2. noun
The smallest unit of time, one sixtieth of a second, used in music and other contexts.
“The song was performed at a tempo of 120 min.”
3. noun
A very short time.
“I’m in a hurry, I only have a few min to get to the store.”
4. interjection
An expression used to indicate that something is very small or short in duration.
“Min! That was a quick conversation.”
5. prefix
A prefix used in some words to indicate a relation to the mind or a small amount.
“Mental health is a min concern for many people.”
6. noun
A unit of measurement in some contexts, such as the amount of material in a particular space.
“The min of paint is not enough to cover the entire wall.”