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least

18 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) least (adjective)
  2. 2) least (noun)
  3. 3) least (adverb)
  4. less (adjective)
  5. little (adjective)
  6. little (adverb)
  7. least bittern (noun)
  8. least common denominator (noun)
  9. least common multiple (noun)
  10. least flycatcher (noun)
  11. least sandpiper (noun)
  12. least squares (noun plural)
  13. least tern (noun)
  14. least weasel (noun)
  15. circle of least confusion
  16. line of least resistance
  17. method of least squares
  18. principle of least action

1least

adj \ˈlēst\

Definition of LEAST

superlative of 1little
1
: lowest in importance or position
2
a : smallest in size or degree b : being a member of a kind distinguished by diminutive size <the least bittern> c : smallest possible : slightest
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Origin of LEAST

Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst, superl. of lǣssa less
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with LEAST

beast, east, feast, fleeced, piste, priest, reest, triste, yeast

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