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Meaning of 'least' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Least [ a.]
- Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space.
2 . Least [ adv.]
- In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it.
3 . Least [ conj.]
- See Lest, conj.

Meaning of 'least' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . least [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something that is of no importance
Example in sentence:
  • it is the least I can do;
  • that is the least of my concerns
2 . least [ a]
Meaning (2):
- 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
Example in sentence:
  • didn't care the least bit;
  • he has the least talent of anyone
3 . least [ r]
Meaning (3):
- used to form the superlative
Example in sentence:
  • The garter snake is the least dangerous snake;
  • the king cobra is the most dangerous snake

Nearby Words:

lea leach leached leaching leachy lead leaded leaden leader leadership

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