LEAST definition: 1. less than anything or anyone else; the smallest amount or number: 2. less than anything or…. Learn more.

The meaning of LEAST is lowest in importance or position. How to use least in a sentence.

adverb to the smallest extent, amount, or degree. That's the least important question of all. He talks least.

1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: to pay the least amount of attention. 2. lowest in consideration, position, or importance.

You use least to indicate that something is true or happens to a smaller degree or extent than anything else or at any other time. He had a way of throwing her off guard with his charm when she least …

7 hours ago · To such grammarians least is the superlative of a little, not that of little, so it does not mean smallest, but the smallest amount of. With plural nouns, they recommend fewest.

least meaning, definition, what is least: less than anything or anyone else: Learn more.

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word least, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

5 days ago · Definitions of least adjective 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 “didn't care …

to say the least, This expression is used to express the belief that a situation or circumstance is even worse than stated: The result will be terrible inflation, to say the least.