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
- It is not exaggeration in the least.
- Awl grafting takes the least resources and the least time.
- Not the least jot, not the least twiddle to do with beliefs.
- Is your religion a little too unsavory, at least for the public
- Some reviewers had at least a modicum of praise for a few of the effects.
- Will the child suffer from constipation, at least for the first few days
- The Least Tern is itself often considered conspecific with the Little Tern.
- Am I the only who thinks that this is a little slanderous to say the least
- I edited the article a little in the hope of improving it at least marginally.
- A cold front is moving into town tonight, bringing more seasonable temperatures that are expected to stick around for at least a few days.