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Minimum

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

Definition

The least amount or lowest possible level of something.

Synonyms & similar words

lowerlimit minimal maximum maximal smallest least lowest

Synonyms by register

Formal

lowest least smallest minimal

Informal

least bottom bare minimum

Literary

nadir rock bottom

Antonyms

maximum highest greatest peak top supreme maximal

Common collocations

  • minimum wage
  • minimum requirement
  • minimum amount
  • minimum level
  • minimum cost
  • minimum effort
  • minimum number
  • minimum balance

Word family

noun minimum
adjective minimal
adverb minimally

Usage note

Often used with 'the' to refer to a specific lowest point or quantity. Can also be used as an adjective, e.g., 'minimum wage'.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher said that we need a minimum of 10 pencils for the project.
  2. I always make sure to save the minimum amount of money each month.
  3. The minimum age to get a driver's license is 16 years old.
  4. She set the thermostat to the minimum temperature because she likes it cold.
  5. The company has a minimum order of 100 products.

Quotes

  • A goal properly set is halfway reached. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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