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
Scrabble Score: 5
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Words With Friends Score: 6
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