last minute
The phrase “last minute” has 3 syllables: last min-ute.
It's pronounced as /læst ˈmɪnɪt/.
What is synonym and antonym for last minute?
In the thesaurus, “last minute” has 9 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for last minute along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for last minute
- breaking point
- climax
- crisis
- eleventh hour
- emergency
- extremity
- milestone
- possibility
- zero hour
Meanings of last minute
- noun
- An arbitrary (non-specific) point in time, too close to a deadline to reasonably begin a critical task.
- adjective
- Very close to a deadline.
Example Sentences
- I made a last minute decision to join the trip after all.
- She always waits until the last minute to start her assignments.
- We found a last minute deal on flights for our vacation.
- The last minute changes to the schedule caught everyone off guard.
- He arrived at the airport just in time, making a last minute dash to the gate.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms or another words to last minute, such as: breaking point, climax, crisis, eleventh hour, emergency, extremity, milestone.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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