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mince

noun verb

Food chopped into small bits

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
M
Ends with
E
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

mɪns

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Food chopped into small bits

    “A mince of mushrooms”

verb

  1. Make less severe or harsh

    “He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears”

verb

  1. Cut into small pieces

    “Mince the garlic”

verb

  1. Walk daintily

    “She minced down the street”

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Example Sentences

A mince of mushrooms
He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
Mince the garlic
She minced down the street

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