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.”

Synonyms

  • second
  • short time

Antonyms

  • hour
  • long time