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

Kerry’s son Noah (played by Shea Pritchard) seems to be doing well for himself, at least, as a kid with college prospects. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Know More The Pentagon has negotiated equity or some equivalent, like warrants, in at least 10 companies since Cerberus cofounder Steve Feinberg was confirmed as deputy defense secretary last year. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In May, a jury in Florida convicted four men in the killing, and at least five others have pleaded guilty and are serving life sentences. — Evens Sanon, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

Not close enough to, say, share a house in the Hamptons for the summer, but at least close enough to come visit (just be careful when venturing outside the guest room in the morning). — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 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