least (A2)
determiner, adverb
Pronunciation: /liːst/
Definition
To the smallest amount or degree.
Examples
She least expected to win the prize.
He tried to cause the least amount of trouble.
This is the least expensive option available.
How to Use least
- at least (prepositional phrase)
- Not less than; a minimum of. — "The trip will cost at least $500."
- least of all (prepositional phrase)
- Especially not; not by any means. — "She never complains, least of all to her boss."
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