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New2grammar  #316940  Thu, 18 Jan 07 08:10 PM

Voice calls are charged by (the) minute. Is the definite article needed?

How about by (the) hour/week/day/month/year?
  
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nona the brit  #316941  Thu, 18 Jan 07 08:12 PM
Yes, you need the definite article in each case.
  
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