least

[US]/liːst/
[UK]/liːst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. smallest; minimum
adv. to the smallest extent; to the minimum
n. the smallest amount; the minimum amount

Phrases & Collocations

at least

the least amount

least favorite

least expensive

least square

least square method

in the least

least squares method

least of all

least cost

at the least

least resistance

least squares fitting

least square approximation

least significant bit

least squares adjustment

least squares technique

Example Sentences

be the least justifiable

At least, she's no worse.

The book is not in the least difficult.

at least I'm still breathing.

it's the least I can do.

he was not in the least taken aback.

didn't care the least bit.

You might at least answer.

You might at least apologize.

He was at least part right.

I haven't the least idea.

I like that least of all.

at least made a dent in the work.

I am not in the least worried.

I am not in the least afraid.

I leave not the least food.

There isn't the least wind today.

it was the least he could do, by God.

only the least expensive lot sold.

clean the windows at least once a week.

Real-world Examples

His credentials are impressive, to say the least.

Source: Cat and Mouse Game Season 2

Or so an ancient legend goes at least.

Source: TED-Ed (audio version)

You'll need a queen-size bed at least.

Source: The Growth History of a Little Princess

At least until the effects wear off.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

Two billion people is, to say the least, a lot.

Source: 6 Minute English

But, you must have practiced at least?

Source: Oxford University: IELTS Foreign Teacher Course

Everything perfect... at least, on the surface.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 3

The phrase has two meanings, at least.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

I feel very proud, to say the least.

Source: Brother Wind takes you to watch movies and learn English.

It would be overwhelming, to say the least.

Source: If there is a if.

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