| ADVERB | all | least, to the lowest degree | used to form the superlative |
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| ADJECTIVE | all | least | the superlative of 'little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by 'the' |
| NOUN | cognition | least | something that is of no importance |
| Sounds | liy'st | |
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| Rhymes | beast ... yeast: 17 rhymes with iyst... | |
| Meaning | 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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| Opposite | most | The superlative of 'much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by 'the' |
| Usage of | superlative | An exaggerated expression (usually of praise) |
| Spanish | mínimo | |
| Catalan | mínim | |
| Meaning | Something that is of no importance. | |
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| Broader | matter, affair, thing | A vaguely specified concern |
| Meaning | Used to form the superlative. | |
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| Example | "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake" | |
| Synonym | to the lowest degree | |
| Opposite | most, to the highest degree | Used to form the superlative |
| Spanish | menos | |
| Catalan | menys | |
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