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for a minute

ADVERB

momentarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briefly immediately instantly temporarily

WEAK

for a little while for a moment for a second for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later permanently

WEAK

lengthily

Example Sentences

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"I thought, 'I'm going to apply' – I never thought for a minute I'd hear anything back," said Tammy.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

If something’s sticky or stubborn, let it sit with a damp cloth for a minute before wiping; it saves you from unnecessary scrubbing.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

We need to talk about these facts for a minute.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

I’m so happy I’ve been doing it for a long time, because for a minute it scared me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Sam sat for a minute on his tricycle.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

for a minute

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