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minced

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Minced (adj) means Chopped into very small pieces. Example: “Add the minced onion and cook until soft.”

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Chopped into very small pieces.
"Add the minced onion and cook until soft."

How to use minced

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes food, especially meat or vegetables, that has been finely chopped.

Common pairings
minced beef minced garlic minced onion
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Word forms

Comparative
more minced
Superlative
most minced
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Add the _____ onion and cook until soft.

Etymology

The past participle of "mince", formed by adding "-ed".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “minced” mean?
The word “minced” means chopped into very small pieces. In plain terms, describes food, especially meat or vegetables, that has been finely chopped.
How do you use “minced” in a sentence?
Here is “minced” used in a sentence: “Add the minced onion and cook until soft.”
What part of speech is “minced”?
“Minced” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of minced?
"minced" (adj) means chopped into very small pieces.