Minute

Meaning

extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise

a period of sixty seconds; extremely small or detailed

Example Sentences

The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.

He examined the painting with minute attention to detail.

Example Expressions

in a minute

Synonyms

tiny, small, microscopic, minuscule, detailed, precise, moment, instant

Entry 1

tiny, small, microscopic, minuscule

Entry 2

tiny, detailed, precise, moment, instant

Antonyms

huge, enormous, massive, gigantic, large, vague, indefinite

Entry 1

huge, enormous, massive, gigantic

Entry 2

large, vague, indefinite

Collocations

minute details, minute particles, minute examination, last minute, every minute, minute detail, minute hand

Entry 1

minute details, minute particles, minute examination

Entry 2

last minute, every minute, minute detail, minute hand