least

Plural: leasts

Noun

• The smallest amount, degree, or extent.
• something that is of no importance
  • "it is the least I can do"
  • "that is the least of my concerns"
• Something of the smallest possible extent; an indivisible unit.

Adjective

• the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
  • "didn't care the least bit"
  • "he has the least talent of anyone"

Adverb

• used to form the superlative
  • "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"

Det

• The most little; the smallest amount or quantity of something.

Adv

• Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.
• In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.

Adj

• superlative degree of little; smallest

Prep_Phrase

• At least.

Examples

• Even the LEAST valuable letter can complete a bingo if placed correctly.
• He earns the least money in his family. Of all the sisters, she has the least patience. I can only afford to pay the least of the bills. I'm giving (the) least of all towards her present.
• I don't much like housework, and doing the dishes least of all.
• It was the least surprising thing.
• least common multiple
• least weasel
• my best routine was the one I had practised the least.

Synonyms

to the lowest degree

Antonyms

most

Anagrams of least