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minute-long vs minutes-long

Both "minute-long" and "minutes-long" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Minute-long" is used when referring to a single minute duration, while "minutes-long" is used when referring to a duration of multiple minutes.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

minute-long

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a duration of one minute.

Use "minute-long" when describing something that lasts for a single minute, such as a minute-long presentation or a minute-long break.

Examples:

  • She gave a minute-long speech at the event.
  • The commercial was only a minute-long.

Alternatives:

  • one-minute long
  • a minute in length
  • lasting a minute
  • a minute duration

minutes-long

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a duration of multiple minutes.

Use "minutes-long" when describing something that lasts for more than one minute, such as a minutes-long delay or a minutes-long performance.

Examples:

  • The movie had a minutes-long action sequence.
  • We experienced a minutes-long power outage.

Alternatives:

  • multiple minutes long
  • several minutes in length
  • lasting several minutes
  • a duration of minutes

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