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| 1. | [ adverb ] used to form the superlative | |
| Synonyms: | to_the_lowest_degree | |
| Examples: | "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake" |
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| Related terms: | most | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree | |
| Examples: | "didn't care the least bit" "he has the least talent of anyone" |
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| Related terms: | most superlative slightest | |
| 3. | [ noun ] lowest or smallest in size or degree or importance | |
| Examples: | : "least said soonest mended" |
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| Related terms: | relative_quantity | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] minimal in magnitude | |
| Synonyms: | smallest lowest | |
| Examples: | "lowest wages" "the least amount of fat allowed" "the smallest amount" |
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| Related terms: | minimal | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] having or being distinguished by diminutive size | |
| Synonyms: | smallest littlest | |
| Examples: | "the least bittern" |
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| Related terms: | small | |
| Similar spelling: |
lest Leist legato legate Lesotho legatee leased Leight Leicht Legette leg_it last |
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