Pronunciation: /splɪt ˈsɛk.ənd/
noun a very brief moment of time
A1 In a split second, the cat caught the mouse.
A2 She made a decision in a split second.
B1 The car crashed in a split second.
B2 The athlete crossed the finish line in a split second.
C1 The detective's deduction skills were so sharp, he could solve a case in a split second.
C2 The pilot's split second decision saved the lives of all passengers on board.
adjective very quick or sudden
A1 I made a split second decision to turn left at the intersection.
A2 She reacted in a split second when the car in front of her suddenly stopped.
B1 In a split second, the cat pounced on the mouse and caught it.
B2 The goalkeeper made a split second save to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
C1 His split second reflexes allowed him to dodge the bullet and escape unharmed.
C2 The pilot had to make a split second decision to avoid a collision with another plane.
formal The decision had to be made in a split second, with no time for hesitation.
informal I saw the car swerve in a split second, but luckily I managed to avoid a collision.
slang I can finish this race in a split second, watch me go!
figurative His words hit me like a ton of bricks, causing my heart to stop for a split second.
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