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I've heard a lot of people use the phrase "at least" during daily conversation; however, would there be some alternative expressions that can replace it?

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Rebecca

"At least" means whatever else is done or is the case. Synonyms or phrases that could replace "at least" are "in any case" or "at the minimum." You could also say "at the very least." "At least," however, seems to be more commonly used. Ex: The concert was canceled due to the storm, but we got a refund at the minimum. Ex: The power went out last night, but in any case, we had flashlights!

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