least

[liːst]

Definition:
1. Smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.
2. To the smallest degree.
3. Minimal in magnitude.

Use 'least' in a sentence:

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