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"least minute late" or "least minutes late"?

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least minute late

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct way to express this idea is 'fewest minutes late.' 'Fewest' is used to compare quantities that can be counted.

Alternatives:

  • fewest minutes late

least minutes late

This phrase is not correct in English.

The correct way to express this idea is 'fewest minutes late.' 'Fewest' is used to compare quantities that can be counted.

Alternatives:

  • fewest minutes late
Both phrases are not correct in English. The correct way to express this idea is 'fewest minutes late.' 'Fewest' is used to compare quantities that can be counted, while 'least' is used for uncountable quantities.

Last Updated: March 30, 2024

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