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least

/l/i/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. 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

    adj.all

    Examples
    Didn't care the least bit.
    He has the least talent of anyone.
    Antonyms most

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the <i>least</i> insect; the <i>least</i> mercy; the <i>least</i> space.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

conjunction

  1. See <u>Lest</u>, <pos><i>conj.</i></pos>

    conjunction

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. something that is of no importance

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    It is the least I can do.
    That is the least of my concerns.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adverb

  1. used to form the superlative

    adv.all

    Examples
    The garter snake is the least dangerous snake.
    Synonyms most to the highest degree to the lowest degree
    Antonyms most to the highest degree

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who <i>least</i> deserve it.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

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