least Definition
- 1smallest in amount, extent, or significance
- 2to the smallest extent or degree
- 3at the minimum
Using least: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "least" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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This is the least amount of money I can accept.
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I try to interfere as little as possible, at least when it comes to my children's disputes.
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He was at least an hour late.
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She always tries to do the least amount of work possible.
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The least I can do is help you with your bags.
least Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: least in Brief
The word 'least' [liːst] is an adjective or adverb that describes something as being the smallest in amount, extent, or significance. It can also be used to describe something done to the smallest extent or degree, or at the minimum. For example, 'This is the least amount of money I can accept.' 'Least' has synonyms like 'smallest,' 'minimum,' and 'lowest,' and antonyms like 'greatest,' 'most,' and 'maximum.'
