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Least

🇬🇧 UK /["/liːst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/liːst/"]/

Meaning of Least

smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.

In simple words: the smallest amount or degree

Least in a sentence

• She is the least experienced member of the team.
• This is the least expensive item in the store.
• Out of all the choices, this one is the least appealing.
• He is the least likely to forget your birthday.
• At the least, we should try to finish the project by next week.
• She showed the least interest in the class activities.
• In my opinion, that was the least thoughtful gift I received.
• He has the least amount of time to complete the assignment.

How to use Least

Use 'least' when comparing more than two things. It’s not appropriate for singular comparisons. For example, say 'She is the least tall of all' instead of 'She is least tall'.

Grammar pattern

least + noun/adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'least' as 'less than the rest' — it sounds like 'least'.

Related words

Collocations with Least

• least amount
• least favorite
• least likely
• at least
• the least

Synonyms for Least

• minimal
• smallest
• lowest
• slightest

Opposites of Least

• most
• greater

Common mistakes with Least

• Using 'least' incorrectly with only two items instead of 'less'
• Confusing 'least' with 'most' when comparing attributes
• Saying 'the least amount of' instead of the correct form

Frequently asked questions about Least

What does Least mean?

the smallest amount or degree

What is the definition of Least?

smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.

How do you use Least in a sentence?

She is the least experienced member of the team.

Can you give another example of Least?

This is the least expensive item in the store.

What are synonyms for Least?

Common alternatives include minimal, smallest, lowest, slightest.

What is the opposite of Least?

Opposite meanings include most, greater.

What words go with Least?

It commonly pairs with least amount, least favorite, least likely, at least, the least.

What are common mistakes when using Least?

Using 'least' incorrectly with only two items instead of 'less' Confusing 'least' with 'most' when comparing attributes Saying 'the least amount of' instead of the correct form

How do you pronounce Least?

US: /["/liːst/"]/, UK: /["/liːst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Least?

Use 'least' when comparing more than two things. It’s not appropriate for singular comparisons. For example, say 'She is the least tall of all' instead of 'She is least tall'.

What CEFR level is Least?

"Least" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.