What does last minute mean?

Definitions for last minute
ˈmɪn ɪtlast minute

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word last minute.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. eleventh hour, last minuteadjective

    the latest possible moment

    "money became available at the eleventh hour"; "at the last minute the government changed the rules"

  2. last-minuteadjective

    just before a deadline; at the last minute

    "last-minute arrangements"

Wiktionary

  1. last minutenoun

    An arbitrary (non-specific) point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.

  2. last minuteadjective

    Very close to a deadline.

ChatGPT

  1. last minute

    Last minute refers to the final moments or just before the deadline, typically involving a sense of urgency or rush. It could also refer to actions that take place shortly before an event or time limit, often done hastily or in a hurry due to lack of time.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of last minute in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of last minute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of last minute in a Sentence

  1. Vanderlei Cordeiro:

    Man, they called me at the last minute to replace Pele. living this emotional experience was better than winning a medal. I was able to share this with the whole nation, I was representing every one of them.

  2. Catherine Perochon:

    It was so last minute.

  3. Mia Mottley:

    Those who do not need to go on the road or do not work in areas that are essential, unless you are going to get a last-minute something to prepare yourself, there's no sense in going on the road.

  4. Celene Albano:

    It is often a last-minute consideration, so people take their pets without the right supplies or adequate plans which then creates big problems wherever they go. Or they abandon their animals which is even worse.

  5. Holly Grimet:

    I didnt want to throw a birthday party because there are so many expectations as a mom to have everything perfect and spend so much money, and celebrating the child gets lost in everything, i reluctantly gave in and threw a last-minute party, and I was given a life lesson.


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