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last-minute

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He's a last-minute replacement. After today, they'd have had to play with the original roster.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Done or occurring at the latest possible time before an event.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

just before a deadline; at the last minute

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • last-minute arrangements

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Real reading context

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Ross Tierney Everyday life · Challenging · 1 uses