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

Over the past 12 years, CARE has received more than $105 million in funding over the past dozen years, of which the NCAA has contributed at least $23 million, according to public reports. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Her interest seems to be the whole world, or at least the way her nation’s tentacles spread into it. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

In my opinion in our competitive market the setup will strengthen Paramount+ and that in the end Paramount+ may become a stronger partner under the Skydance banner – at least in the next years. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Its criteria cover components such as buttons, zippers and thread, and the organization reviews the limit values at least once a year. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 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