Definition of least Least
/liˈst/ - [leest] - least
We found 15 definitions of least from 7 different sources.
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What does least mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: leasts |
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| least - something that is of no importance; "it is the least I can do"; "that is the least of my concerns" | ||
Adjective |
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| least - 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; "didn't care the least bit"; "he has the least talent of anyone" | ||
| superlative the superlative form of an adjective or adverb; "`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'"; "`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'"; "`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'" | ||
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| least - used to form the superlative; "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake" | ||
| to the lowest degree | ||
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Wiktionary 
- least (Adverb)
Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est. - least (Adverb)
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- least (a.)
Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space. - least (adv.)
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it. - least (conj.)
See Lest, conj.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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least
The smallest amount of something. -
least
In the lowest degree. -
least
In the smallest degree or amount of something.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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least
lēst, adj. (serves as superl. of Little) little beyond all others: smallest.—adv. in the smallest or lowest degree.—advs. Least′ways, Least′wise, at least: however.—At least, or At the least, at the lowest estimate: at any rate. [A.S. læst, contr. from læsast, from læssa (adj.), less, læs (adv.).] -
least
lēst, conj. (Spens.). Same as Lest
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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least
Least said is soonest mended.
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🔤- least, noun, singular of leasts.
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