at least

phrase

1

: at the minimum

at least once a week

2

: in any case

at least you have a choice

Examples of at least in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In any case, the state and federal governments should lower the bar, at least a little bit, for any neighborhood to qualify for protection from sound pollution. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026

Saudi Arabia acknowledged at least one vessel was struck and retaliated with airstrikes against Hodeidah, the main port under Houthi control. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Suspects fled the scene in a white Jeep Cherokee that was flagged by Flock cameras near Rancho Cordova, according to scanner audio, where at least two people were stopped. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

For at least 24 of the robberies, Cross reportedly traveled to the store with Barbera. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at least

• deceased
• decreased
• increased
• northeast
• policed
• released
• southeast
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast