Definition of LEAST

least

Meanings

Plural: leasts

Noun

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English leste, lest, last, from Old English lǣst, a contraction of læsast, læsest, lærest (“least”), from Proto-Germanic *laisistaz (“smallest; least”), related to Old English læs (“less”). Cognate with Old Frisian leist, Old Saxon lēs. More at less.

Synonyms

to the lowest degree

Antonyms

most

Scrabble Score: 5

least is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
least is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
least is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

least is a valid Words With Friends word