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least

DEFINITIONS OF: least

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adj 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 the least bit”
“he has the least talent of anyone”
Antonyms:
most
the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree

adv used to form the superlative

“The garter snake is the least dangerous snake”
Synonyms:
to the lowest degree
Antonyms:
most, to the highest degree
used to form the superlative

n something that is of no importance

“it is the least I can do”
“that is the least of my concerns”
Type of:
affair, matter, thing
a vaguely specified concern
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