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

Amid Russia's latest barrage, at least one drone was reported as having crossed into NATO airspace in Romania, from the direction of Moldova. — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

The team’s decision-makers will at least have to consider the possibility. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

For example, a rating of UPF 50+ is said to block at least 90% of UV rays. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Management responded, pairing him with franchise cornerstone Devin Booker for at least three more seasons. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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