least (Meaning)
least (n)
something that is of no importance
least (a)
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
least (r)
used to form the superlative
least (a.)
Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space.
least (adv.)
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it.
least (conj.)
See Lest, conj.
Synonyms & Antonyms of least
least Sentence Examples
- The carpenter selected the least damaged piece of wood for the project.
- Among the options presented, I prefer the one that requires the least amount of effort.
- To minimize expenses, we should choose the least costly alternative.
- The doctor prescribed the least amount of medication necessary to alleviate the patient's symptoms.
- The team devised a strategy that would require the least amount of resources.
- The least invasive medical procedure was recommended for the elderly patient.
- We aimed to create a product that would cause the least environmental impact.
- I prefer to travel during the least crowded times of the year to avoid large crowds.
- The least desirable outcome of the situation was still better than the other options available.
- The least experienced member of the group was assigned the simplest task.
FAQs About the word least
something that is of no importance, the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest
lowest, slightest, mere, littlest, minimal, bare-bones, slight, inadequate, small, bare
abundant, enough, adequate, bountiful, adequate, ample, bountiful, satisfactory, satisfactory, liberal
The carpenter selected the least damaged piece of wood for the project.
Among the options presented, I prefer the one that requires the least amount of effort.
To minimize expenses, we should choose the least costly alternative.
The doctor prescribed the least amount of medication necessary to alleviate the patient's symptoms.
