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The teacher gave a minor example in class.
What does Minor mean?
Minor means small or less important.
Dictionary definition
small, less important, or less serious.
Example sentences
Minor in a sentence
medium
In our reading passage, the author used minor language to explain the idea.
hard
During group discussion, we compared which solution was most minor for the project.
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What does minor mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of minor.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to minor?
Small is close in meaning to minor.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a contrast for minor?
Major contrasts with minor.
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Minor
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my · ner · strongest beat: my
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WordMinor.
Partadjective.
MeaningMinor means small or less important.
ExampleExample: The teacher gave a minor example in class.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- my · ner
- Strongest beat
- my
- Ending
- ner
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on my.
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Understand Minor
Hint for students
Minor means small, not very important, or not very serious.
Common mix-up
Minor is not the same as impossible. A minor problem may still need attention, but it is small or not serious.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows minor without using the word minor. Example: The paper had one tiny tear, but it was still easy to read. Clue words: one tiny tear, still easy to read Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something small or not very serious?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bike had a minor scratch, but it still worked perfectly." Why does minor fit better than serious?
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