HyperDic: least

English > 3 senses of the word least:
ADVERBallleast, to the lowest degreeused to form the superlative
ADJECTIVEallleastthe superlative of 'little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by 'the'
NOUNcognitionleastsomething that is of no importance
least > pronunciation
Soundsliy'st
Rhymesbeast ... yeast: 17 rhymes with iyst...
English > least: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningThe 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"
OppositemostThe superlative of 'much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by 'the'
Usage ofsuperlativeAn exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
Spanishmínimo
Catalanmínim
English > least: 3 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningSomething that is of no importance.
Examples
  • "it is the least I can do"
  • "that is the least of my concerns"
Broadermatter, affair, thingA vaguely specified concern
English > least: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningUsed to form the superlative.
Example"The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"
Synonymto the lowest degree
Oppositemost, to the highest degreeUsed to form the superlative
Spanishmenos
Catalanmenys

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