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“Mince” or “Mints”

mince / mints are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

mince m·IH·n·s

  • nounfood chopped into small bits.
  • verbmake less severe or harsh.
  • verbwalk daintily.
  • verbcut into small pieces.

mints m·IH·n·t·s

  • nounany north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers.
  • nounany member of the mint family of plants.
  • nounthe leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied.
  • nouna candy that is flavored with a mint oil.
  • nouna plant where money is coined by authority of the government.
  • verbform by stamping, punching, or printing.
Usage

Examples in context

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“mince”

  • Moran didn't mince words when he wrote home…
  • I don't want to mince words here.

“mints”

  • There are several mints that produced Silver Panda coins…
  • List of euro mints
  • …example is 1996 where different mints produced coins with minor variations…
  • …Frank Knight, Henry Simons, Lloyd Mints, Jacob Viner, Aaron Director and
  • …a decorated plate of Polo mints on the table).
  • …all the profits of the mints for the church.
  • …of the profits of the mints in Osona to the bishop,…
  • …made by US and German mints that carry mintmarks to distinguish…
  • Royal Canadian Mint's Official Website

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