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Millisecond

usgb/ˈmɪlisekənd/Volume
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Used in everyday language to express speed or a very short time. SlideI'll be back in a millisecond.
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'Millisecond' can be used hyperbolically to mean 'very fast' or 'almost instantly'. SlideMy heart skipped a beat for a millisecond when I saw the results.
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Often 'millisecond' is not literal but emphasizes a brief moment that felt quick. SlideWhen our eyes met, it lasted only a millisecond.
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