Synonyms for

Min

Verb / mɪn / Another word for min — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Min is a noun that means a small amount of something.

Synonyms & similar words

hokkianese fukkianese mindialect fukien minute min taiwanese amoy bit smidgen dash drop pinch trace whiff hint taste modicum scrap speck particle fragment shred crumb grain ounce smidge scintilla

Synonyms by register

Formal

minimum least smallest lowest

Informal

least amount smallest bit itty-bitty teeny-weeny

Literary

nadir scant

Antonyms

maximum maximal highest greatest top peak supreme

Common collocations

  • minimum wage
  • minimum requirement
  • minimum balance
  • minimum effort
  • minimum speed
  • minimum distance
  • minimum viable product

Word family

noun minimum
adjective minimal
adverb minimally

Usage note

Often used in contexts of quantity, value, or degree. Can be used as both a noun and an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. I need a min of salt for this soup.
  2. Can you wait for a min while I finish this task?
  3. I only have a min of gas left in my car.
  4. It will only take a min to finish this game.
  5. I need to rest for a min before I continue hiking.

Quotes

  • Every min counts.
  • Time flies, whether you're wasting it or not.
  • A min of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.

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