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chwila — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • instant adj Happening right away, with no delay.
  • minute noun A unit of time equal to sixty seconds, or one sixtieth of an hour.
  • moment noun A very short period of time, or a particular point in time.
  • point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
  • second adjective Coming after the first in order, position, or importance.
  • while noun A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.

Senses

chwila is used for these senses in English:

  • minute (informal) A short but unspecified time period.
  • moment (physics, mechanics) Ellipsis of moment of force.
  • moment (historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.
  • point A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture. [from 13th c.]
  • while An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

instant — full definition

  1. adj Happening right away, with no delay.
  2. adj Quick and easy to prepare, especially food or drink made by just adding water.
  3. noun A single very short moment in time.

minute — full definition

  1. noun A unit of time equal to sixty seconds, or one sixtieth of an hour.
  2. noun A written record of what was discussed or decided at a meeting (usually plural: minutes).
  3. adj (pronounced differently, my-NEWT) Extremely small, or extremely detailed and careful.

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