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least
adjective
adverb
noun
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
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- L
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- EAS
- Scrabble score
- 5
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
liːst
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Meaning
Definitions
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
“didn't care the least bit”
adverb
used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
“The garter snake is the least dangerous snake”
noun
something that is of no importance
“it is the least I can do”
In context
Example Sentences
didn't care the least bit
he has the least talent of anyone
The garter snake is the least dangerous snake
it is the least I can do
that is the least of my concerns
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