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 Ukraine, at least 1,396 civilians were killed and 7,978 wounded in the first half of this year – a 37% increase compared to the same time period in 2025. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

The exact timetable for his recovery isn’t known; the injury will force him out of at least a portion of the regular season. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Rest for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 to 2 hours at room temperature. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The 42-year-old righty has allowed nine homers in eight starts this season, permitting at least one in five turns and coughing up multiple home runs in three. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 8 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