Meaning & use
Mini
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Very small in size compared to the usual or standard version of something.
See it in a sentence
She packed a mini bottle of shampoo for the weekend trip.
The bakery sells mini cupcakes perfect for parties.
A note on using this word
Shortened from 'miniature,' it became a standalone word largely through fashion (the miniskirt) and product marketing.
Words with a similar meaning
miniaturetiny
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Words with an opposite meaning
maxilarge
Another way to use it
2. noun
A small version of something, such as a small car or a miniskirt.
He drove a bright yellow mini through the narrow city streets.
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