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.