least
IPA: ɫˈist
noun
- (philosophy) Something of the smallest possible extent; an indivisible unit.
adverb
- 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.
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Examples of "least" in Sentences
- Wait till she sends for you at least -- _at least_.
- "At least," Mildred Lorimer wept, "at _least_, Stephen, make them keep it a secret!
- It is believed to be the title least requiring explanation, if, indeed, it requires any explanation at all.
- Am I wrong to suggest that attaching arguments to me that I did not make in the least is a disingenuous tactic?
- A somewhat tedious end to what at least is only a duology, as the good guys and bad guys at least from the point of our protagonist run around with their plotting and killing.
- And, considering all meals in Italy consist of at least five courses, I actually did put on some weight -- since my hair grew about a quarter-inch, I figger I gained at * least* an ounce ...
- At least in the countries where the greatest stress has been laid on that influence, and the greatest exertions made for it, the _least good_ has been done -- the Queen means in Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
- The teaching seems to be that for one to deliberately break even the least commandment, while he will be saved ( "The least _in the kingdom of Heaven_") yet he will have no reward ( "_The least_ in the kingdom of Heaven").
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