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least > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1leastThe superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'
2least, lowest, smallestMinimal in magnitude
3least, littlest, smallestHaving or being distinguished by diminutive size
ADVERB1least, to the lowest degreeUsed to form the superlative
least > pronunciation
Soundsliy'st
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least > adjective 1
MeaningThe 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.
Examples"didn't care the least bit"; "he has the least talent of anyone"
Similarslightest
Contrarymost
Usagesuperlative
least > adjective 2
MeaningMinimal in magnitude.
Examples"the least amount of fat allowed"
Synonymslowest, smallest
Similar tominimal, minimum
least > adjective 3
MeaningHaving or being distinguished by diminutive size.
Examples"the least bittern"
Synonymslittlest, smallest
Similar tosmall, little
least > adverb
MeaningUsed to form the superlative.
Examples"The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"
Synonymsto the lowest degree
Contrarymost, to the highest degree

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