Least: meaning, definitions and examples

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least

[ liːst ]

^{Context #1}

in a comparison

Smallest in amount, extent, or significance.

Synonyms

minimal, minimum, slightest, smallest

Examples of usage

It was the least interesting movie I have ever seen.
She is the least helpful person on the team.
I have the least amount of experience in this field.

^{Context #2}

in a comparison

To the smallest extent or degree.

Synonyms

barely, minimally, scarcely

Examples of usage

He cares about his appearance the least among his friends.
She sings the least of all the choir members.

^{Context #3}

mathematics

The smallest or lowest in amount, extent, or significance.

Synonyms

lowest, minimum, smallest

Examples of usage

She got the least out of all the donations.
The least of the numbers is 10.

Translations

Translations of the word "least" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mínimo

🇮🇳 कम से कम

🇩🇪 am wenigsten

🇮🇩 paling sedikit

🇺🇦 найменше

🇵🇱 najmniej

🇯🇵 最も少ない (mottomo sukunai)

🇫🇷 le moins

🇪🇸 menos

🇹🇷 en az

🇰🇷 가장 적은 (gajang jeogeun)

🇸🇦 الأقل (al'aqall)

🇨🇿 nejméně

🇸🇰 najmenej

🇨🇳 最少 (zuì shǎo)

🇸🇮 najmanj

🇮🇸 minnst

🇰🇿 ең аз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნაკლები (k'velaze nak'lebi)

🇦🇿 ən az

🇲🇽 menos

Word origin

The word 'least' originated from the Old English word 'lǣst', which means 'smallest in amount, extent, or significance'. The usage of 'least' has evolved over time to represent the smallest or lowest in various contexts, such as comparison, mathematics, and more. It has become a common word in the English language to indicate minimal or smallest in different aspects.