Last-minute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Last-minute is an adjective meaning Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.
Meaning
Just before it is too late; in the nick of time.
More Meanings
- Done or occurring at the latest possible time before an event.
Example Sentences
He's a last-minute replacement. After today, they'd have had to play with the original roster.
Instead, travellers are directed to the respective assembly points; this facilitates any last-minute changes in platform arrangements and also frustrates any would-be queue-jumpers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eleventh-hour, last-ditch, late, precipitate, precipitated, precipitous.
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