
Millisecond
Common Expressions
Used in everyday language to express speed or a very short time.
I'll be back in a millisecond.
Hyperbole
'Millisecond' can be used hyperbolically to mean 'very fast' or 'almost instantly'.
My heart skipped a beat for a millisecond when I saw the results.
Not Literal
Often 'millisecond' is not literal but emphasizes a brief moment that felt quick.
When our eyes met, it lasted only a millisecond.
Compare with
Nanosecond
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