least
[liːst]
Definition:
1. Smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.
2. To the smallest degree.
3. Minimal in magnitude.
'least' example sentence:
- The police say his death was an accident, officially at least.
- Everyone is more reluctant to travel these days, not least the Americans.
- No one ever reads these articles, least of all me.
- Almost all homes have at least one TV set.
- Dieting can be bad for you, not least because it is a cause of stress.
- They would rather take the line of least resistance than become involved in arguments.
- I think you might at least offer to help!
- Paul had at least 17 different bank accounts.
- He had a way of throwing her off guard with his charm when she least expected it.
- They won't arrive for at least two hours yet.
- At least ten people were killed in the crash.
- We've no idea what his state of health is but at least we know he is still alive.
- I'm not in the least bit touched by the Marilyn Monroe kind of beauty.
- She could go on a nice holiday at least.
- They neglect their duty at the least hint of fun elsewhere.
- Although three days isn't very long, shortage of time was the least of his problems.
- I don't have the least idea of what you're talking about.
- They seldom complained—officially at least.
- She must be at least 40.
- Her remarks were ill-advised, to say the least.
- Well, the least you can do, if you won't help me yourself, is to tell me where to go instead.
- The least experienced athletes had caused a great many false-starts through the day's proceedings.
- She did at least write to say thank you.
- It takes at least an hour to get home from work.
- If something awful happens to you at least you can write about it.
- You could at least listen to what he says.
- At least 5 000 missiles were deployed along the border.
- Some members of the public can be a bit abusive to say the least.
- He always has at least two bodyguards in attendance.
- Most households now own at least one car.
- If you like cheese, go for the ones with the least fat.
- It'll cost at least 500 dollars.
- .her four sons, Christopher, twins Daniel and Nicholas, and last but not least 2-year-old Jack.
- She could take a nice holiday at least.
- He is at least content that there will be no immediate use of force.
- He's ancient—he must be at least fifty!
- Having to get up at three o'clock every morning was the least of her worries.
- On education funding, Japan performs best but spends the least per student.
- At least he knew right from wrong.
- It'll take a year, at the very least.
- The least they could have given me was half a day to rest.
- Yoon was standing at least ten yards offside.
- I spend at least six hours a week marking.
- 'Well, at least it's not purple,' she commented drily.
- It yielded a profit of at least $36 million.
- He's the best teacher, even though he has the least experience.
- At least one hostage was beheaded in that room.
- He was one of the least warm human beings I had ever met.
- Such a speech should never have been made, least of all by a so-called responsible politician.
- At least one bank cut its prime rate today.
- We need at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation.
- I try to offend the least amount of people possible.
- Most of the students sit at least 5 GCSEs.
- At least they died happy.
- She never had the least idea what to do about it.
- He once joked, "Sailing is the sport that takes the least energy!"
- You should visit your dentist at least twice a year.
- I'm not like that at all. Not in the least.
- Aim to have at least half a pint of milk each day.
- At least half the partygoers were under 15.
- It's not difficult to get money for research or at least it's not always difficult.
- He hoped to recuperate at least some of his losses.
- It's the least I can do to help.
- Accommodation was basic to say the least.