Leastways Meaning in English
word
ˈliːstˌweɪz
LEEST-wayz
ˈliːstˌweɪz
LEEST-wayz
Definition
'Leastways' is an informal, old-fashioned way to say 'at least' or 'anyway', usually used to clarify or soften a statement.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and regional (especially southern US, rural British); 'leastways' is less common than 'at least' or 'anyway'. Usually used in speech, rarely in writing. Not used in formal contexts.
Spanish: al menos - por lo menosPortuguese (BR): pelo menosPortuguese (PT): pelo menosChinese (Simplified): 至少Chinese (Traditional): 至少Hindi: कम से कमArabic: على الأقلBengali: কমপক্ষে - অন্তত (অনার্থক কথার আগেভাগে ব্যবহার)Russian: по крайней мере - во всяком случаеJapanese: とにかく - 少なくともVietnamese: ít nhất - dù saoKorean: 적어도 - 어쨌든Turkish: en azından - her neyseUrdu: کم از کم - بہرحالIndonesian: setidaknya - paling tidak - pokoknya
Example Sentences
He didn't win, but leastways he tried.
basic
We have something to eat, leastways for now.
basic
You can borrow my bike, leastways until tomorrow.
basic
She said she’d be here by six — leastways, that’s what I heard.
natural
I’m not sure if the story’s true, but leastways it explains a lot.
natural
It’s cold, but leastways the rain stopped.
natural