Least

[liːst] or [list]

Definition

(noun.) something that is of no importance; 'it is the least I can do'; 'that is the least of my concerns'.

(adj.) 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' .

(adv.) used to form the superlative; 'The garter snake is the least dangerous snake'.

Typed by Hannah--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space.

(adv.) In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it.

(conj.) See Lest, conj.

Typist: Perry

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Smallest, minutest.

ad. In the smallest degree.

Typed by Chloe

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Smallest, lowest, meanest, last

ANT:Greatest, highest, first, {[nuiin]?}, principal

Typed by Dewey

Definition

adj. (serves as superl. of Little) little beyond all others: smallest.—adv. in the smallest or lowest degree.—advs. Least′ways Least′wise at least: however.—At least or At the least at the lowest estimate: at any rate.

conj. (Spens.). Same as Lest.

Checker: Wilmer

Examples

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