minimum

🇺🇸 /ˈmɪnɪməm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɪnɪməm/
Frequency
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Tags TOP10000Oxford3000CEFR-B1
adverb
R

at least this much, not less than

You need to work minimum 8 hours per day.

adjective
R

the smallest possible or allowed

We need to meet the minimum requirements to pass.

noun
B2

the smallest amount needed or allowed

You must pay the minimum each month on your bill.

B2

a very small amount

He did the job with minimum effort.

translation

adv. at least this much, not less than
adj. the smallest possible or allowed
n. the smallest amount needed or allowed; a very small amount

Word Forms

Plural minimuma