English to English
least
(l/i/st
)
adjective (a)
- 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)Example:
Didn't care the least bit.
He has the least talent of anyone.
source: wordnet30 - Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space.(adjective)source: webster1913
conjunction (con)
- See Lest,
conj. (conjunction)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- something that is of no importance(noun.cognition)Example:
It is the least I can do.
That is the least of my concerns.
source: wordnet30
adverb (r)
- used to form the superlative(adv.all)Example:
The garter snake is the least dangerous snake.
source: wordnet30 - In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it.(adverb)source: webster1913
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