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least
[ leest ]
adjective
- smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest:
He gave the least amount of money of anyone.
- lowest in consideration, position, or importance.
noun
- something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc.
- South Midland U.S. the youngest in a family or group.
adverb
- to the smallest extent, amount, or degree:
That's the least important question of all. He talks least.
least
/ ː /
determiner
- the superlative of little
you have the least talent of anyone
- ( as pronoun; functioning as sing )
least isn't necessarily worst
- at least
- if nothing else
you should at least try
- at the least
- at the least or at leastat the minimum
at the least you should earn a hundred pounds
- in the leastusually used with a negative in the slightest degree; at all
I don't mind in the least
adverb
- the leastsuperlative of little
they travel the least of all
adjective
- of very little importance or rank
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of least1
Idioms and Phrases
- at least, Also at the least.
- at the lowest estimate or figure:
The repairs will cost at least $100.
- at any rate; in any case:
You didn't get a good grade, but at least you passed the course.
- not in the least, not in the smallest degree; not at all:
I am not in the least concerned about the outcome of the World Series.
More idioms and phrases containing least
- at least
- in the least
- last but not least
- to say the least
Example Sentences
The most recent rally - last weekend - attracted several hundred thousand people, at the least.
So this isn't really about "trade" at least as it's commonly defined, as we can see with his behavior toward Mexico and Canada.
On Wednesday, Trump declared a national economic emergency and announced tariffs on goods from every country of at least 10%.
"The last few days have been tumultuous to say the least," he said.
At least 1,000 Alawite civilians or disarmed fighters were massacred by pro-government forces, after government units were ambushed in a co-ordinated attack led by remnants of Syria's former armed forces.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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