determiner
least
leest
determiner
1
The smallest amount, extent, or degree; the superlative of "little."
"She put in the least effort of anyone on the team."
"Choose the option with the least risk."
adverb
1
To the smallest degree.
"That is the least interesting part of the story."
How to Use Least
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe smallest amount or lowest degree of something.
Common pairings
at least
the least amount
not in the least
last but not least
Word Forms
leasts plural
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Etymology
From Old English lǣst, related to "less," both ultimately from a Germanic word meaning "smallest."