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Mince - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

mince

/mɪns/ /mɪns/

Definition:

To cut or chop food, especially meat, into very small pieces.

Synonyms:

chop, grind, dice, shred

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

whole, uncut

Common Collocations:

mince meat, mince garlic, mince words

Derivatives:

minced, mincer, mincing

Usage Tips:

Use "mince" for finely chopped food; "mince words" means to speak vaguely to avoid offense.

Common Phrases:

mince words, mince pie, not mince matters

Etymology:

From Old French "mincier," meaning to cut into small pieces, derived from Latin "minutiare."

Examples:

  • 1. She used a knife to mince the onions finely.
  • 2. The chef told me to mince the garlic for the sauce.
  • 3. He doesn’t mince words when giving feedback.
  • 4. Mince pies are a popular treat during Christmas.

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