noun
mins
noun
1
An informal short form of "minutes", used especially for units of time or angle.
"The recipe says to simmer for 15 mins."
"I'll be there in five mins."
How to Use Mins
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJust a casual, shortened way of writing "minutes".
When to use it
Informal — fine for texts, notes, and recipes, but write out "minutes" in formal writing.
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The recipe says to simmer for 15 _____.