A split second Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɫɪt/ /ˈsɛkənd

uh SPLIT SEK-uhnd

UK

æɪ/ /splˈɪt/ /ˈsɛkɪnd

uh split SEK-ind

परिभाषा

An extremely short amount of time; used to describe something happening almost instantly or very quickly.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

This is an informal, idiomatic phrase often used with 'in' ('in a split second') to highlight sudden or fast events. It's similar to 'in an instant' or 'in the blink of an eye.' Avoid in very formal or technical contexts.

• Spanish: un instante - una fracción de segundo
• Portuguese (BR): um segundo - um piscar de olhos
• Portuguese (PT): um segundo - um piscar de olhos
• Chinese (Simplified): 一瞬间 - 一刹那
• Chinese (Traditional): 一瞬間 - 一剎那
• Hindi: एक क्षण - एक पल
• Arabic: لحظة واحدة - جزء من الثانية
• Bengali: এক নিমেষে - এক মুহূর্তে
• Russian: мгновение - доля секунды
• Japanese: 一瞬で - 一瞬のうちに
• Vietnamese: một khoảnh khắc - trong chớp mắt
• Korean: 순식간에 - 한순간에
• Turkish: bir anda - bir anlık sürede
• Urdu: ایک لمحے میں - پلک جھپکتے ہی
• Indonesian: sekejap - dalam sekejap

उदाहरण वाक्य

Everything changed in a split second.

basic

He reacted in a split second to catch the ball.

basic

The answer came to me in a split second.

basic

She disappeared in a split second after the door opened.

natural

Trust can be broken in a split second if you're not careful.

natural

Don't worry, that pain will be gone in a split second.

natural