A2 noun 중립 #345 가장 일반적인

minute

/ˈmɪn.ɪt/

A unit of time that is equal to sixty seconds. It is used to measure short periods of time or to describe a specific point within an hour.

예시

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1

I will be ready to leave in just one minute.

I will be prepared to go after sixty seconds have passed.

2

Please allow a minute for the system to process your request.

Please wait a short moment for the computer to complete the task.

3

Wait a minute, I think I left my phone in the car!

Stop for a moment, I believe my phone is still in the vehicle.

어휘 가족

명사
minute
Verb
minute
부사
minutely
형용사
momentary
관련
minutes
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'mini' hour—a minute is a small part of an hour.

빠른 퀴즈

Can you wait for one _______? I need to put on my shoes.

정답!

정답은: minute

예시

1

I will be ready to leave in just one minute.

everyday

I will be prepared to go after sixty seconds have passed.

2

Please allow a minute for the system to process your request.

formal

Please wait a short moment for the computer to complete the task.

3

Wait a minute, I think I left my phone in the car!

informal

Stop for a moment, I believe my phone is still in the vehicle.

4

The chemical reaction took exactly one minute to complete.

academic

The scientific process finished in precisely sixty seconds.

5

We need to finish this meeting in five minutes.

business

We must conclude this business discussion within five units of time.

어휘 가족

명사
minute
Verb
minute
부사
minutely
형용사
momentary
관련
minutes

자주 쓰는 조합

just a minute a very short period of time
last minute the latest possible time before something happens
every minute all the time or very frequently
spare minute extra time when you are not busy
per minute occurring inside each sixty-second period

자주 쓰는 구문

wait a minute

used to ask someone to stop or wait briefly

at the last minute

at the final possible moment

minute by minute

happening gradually as time passes

자주 혼동되는 단어

minute vs minute (adjective)

The noun is pronounced /ˈmɪn.ɪt/ (time), while the adjective is /maɪˈnjuːt/ (very small).

minute vs moment

A minute is an exact measurement of 60 seconds; a moment is an undefined short time.

📝

사용 참고사항

The noun 'minute' is mostly used for time, but in business contexts, 'minutes' (plural) refers to the written record of a meeting.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often mispronounce this word when they mean 'very small' (the adjective form), or they forget to use the plural 'minutes' when referring to more than one.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'mini' hour—a minute is a small part of an hour.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'minuta', which means a small part or a diminished portion.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (one minute, two minutes) Often follows the preposition 'in' Used in the plural 'minutes' for meeting records
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, 'just a minute' is a polite way to ask for a short, though often unspecified, delay.

빠른 퀴즈

Can you wait for one _______? I need to put on my shoes.

정답!

정답은: minute

관련 단어

alienation

B2

Alienation refers to the state of feeling isolated or excluded from a group, society, or even oneself. It describes a sense of emotional distance where an individual feels they do not belong or have no connection to their environment.

alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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