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Definition of least
superlative of 1little
1 : lowest in importance or position the least of my worries
2a : smallest in size or degree The least noise would startle her.b : being a member of a kind distinguished by diminutive size the least bitternc : smallest possible : slightest believed that the least government was the best government — Irving Stone
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Recent Examples of least from the Web
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Qatar plans to increase gas output, touching off market fight U.S. LNG terminals have been actively seeking supply contracts America’s gas exporters are, at least for now, brushing aside Qatar’s bid to claim a bigger share of the global market.
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Mr. Han said an ICBM warhead section must endure a heat of 7,000 degrees Celsius, or 12,630 degrees Fahrenheit, while hurtling toward earth at a speed of at least Mach 21, or 4.5 miles per second.
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Fruit need at least one to two days after turning blue to develop full flavor and can be left on the bush for up to 10 days without a loss in size.
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Hitting coordinator Andy Haines will stay with Schwarber at least through the Oklahoma City series.
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Using modern humans’ mtDNA mutation rate to calculate the timing, the researchers conclude that the HST mtDNA split from that of all other Neandertals at least 220,000 years ago.
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The U.S., U.K. and other Western powers have previously accused President Bashar al-Assad’s government of using the nerve agent during the April 4 attack on the town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province, in which at least 85 people were...
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At least two Republican lawmakers have criticized the president, as of Thursday morning, for tarnishing the dignity of his office.
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According to the Star-Tribune, the couple set the shooting up outside and recorded it with at least two cameras.
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Origin and Etymology of least
Middle English leest, from Old English lǣst, superlative of lǣssa less
least
Definition of least
: one that is least
at least
1 : at the minimum at least once a week
2 : in any case at least you have a choice
Recent Examples of least from the Web
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That propels her toward Rex, the bomb-sniffer least likely to be voted Mr. Canine Congeniality.
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Origin and Etymology of least
see 1least
least
Definition of least
superlative of 2little
: in the smallest or lowest degree
least of all
: especially not no one, least of all the children, paid attention
Examples of least in a Sentence
Who was the least at fault in the case?
He asked me to help him when I least expected it.
That was the least important of her reasons.
That was the least interesting book I have ever read.
Origin and Etymology of least
see 1least
LEAST Defined for English Language Learners
least
playDefinition of least for English Language Learners
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: smallest in amount or degree
least
Definition of least for English Language Learners
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: in or to the smallest degree
LEAST Defined for Kids
Definition of least for Students
: the smallest or lowest amount or degree I don't mind in the least.
at least
1 : not less or fewer than Read at least 20 pages.
2 : in any case At least you have a choice.
Medical Dictionary
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