least
word
/ˈɫist/
LEEST
/lˈiːst/
LEEST
Definition
Used to show the smallest amount, number, or degree of something. It can also mean 'not less important' or 'at the very lowest level'.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in comparisons like 'at least' meaning 'not less than' or to emphasize minimal expectations. Usually followed by measurements, numbers, or amounts. Common in expressions like 'at least five people' or 'least favorite.' Avoid confusing it with 'less,' which compares two amounts.
Spanish: menosPortuguese (BR): menosPortuguese (PT): menosChinese (Simplified): 最少Chinese (Traditional): 最少Hindi: कम से कमArabic: أقلBengali: সবচেয়ে কম - সবচেয়ে অল্প - অন্ততRussian: наименьший - наименее - хотя быJapanese: 最も少ない - 最低 - 少なくともVietnamese: ít nhất - ít nhất là - ít nhất (số lượng, mức) - kém nhấtKorean: 가장 적은 - 최소 - 적어도Turkish: en az - en düşük - en azındanUrdu: سب سے کم - کم ترین - کم از کمIndonesian: paling sedikit - paling kecil - setidaknya
Example Sentences
She has the least amount of homework today.
basic
He is the least experienced player on the team.
basic
At least five people will attend the meeting.
basic
You should get at least eight hours of sleep every night.
natural
This is the least I can do to help you out.
natural
Out of all the colors, blue is my least favorite.
natural