🔽minimum

noun
/ˈmɪnɪməm/

Meaning

the smallest or lowest amount that is allowed or required
The smallest or lowest amount, degree, or quantity possible or required
the smallest or lowest amount; least possible

Example Sentences

The minimum age to vote is eighteen in most countries.

The minimum wage was increased to help workers cover basic expenses.

The minimum age requirement for this job is eighteen years.

Example Expressions

minimum wage

Synonyms

lowest, least, smallest, base, bottom, tiniest
Entry 1
lowest, least, smallest, base
Entry 2
least, lowest, smallest, bottom
Entry 3
lowest, smallest, least, tiniest

Antonyms

maximum, highest, most, peak, greatest, largest
Entry 1
maximum, highest
Entry 2
maximum, highest, most, peak
Entry 3
maximum, highest, greatest, largest

Collocations

minimum wage, minimum level, minimum requirement, minimum value, minimum amount, bare minimum, minimum standard, minimum effort
Entry 1
minimum wage, minimum level, minimum requirement, minimum value
Entry 2
minimum wage, minimum requirement, minimum amount, bare minimum
Entry 3
minimum wage, minimum requirement, minimum standard, minimum effort

More Example Sentences

The minimum I expect in this situation is a full refund and a formal apology.

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