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minors

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪnərz]

Word

Learn how to use minors in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “age”

(noun) a person who is not yet an adult, usually considered to be under the age of 18. Minors are kids, teenagers, or young people who cannot do certain things that adults can, like voting or drinking alcohol.

Example

Many minors enjoy playing video games after school.

Example

Minors are not allowed to buy cigarettes or alcohol.

Example

How many minors live in this neighborhood?

Context: “music”

(noun) a type of musical scale or chord. If a song is in a minor key, it sounds a bit sad or serious compared to a major key, which sounds happy.

Example

The song she played was in a minor key, giving it a more emotional feel.

Example

He didn't like the minor chords in that piece of music; he preferred the major ones.

Example

What is the difference between a major and a minor scale?

How to pronounce minors

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪnərz]

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