least
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /liːst/US /liːst/
Meaning
adverb
to the smallest degree
“He always turns up just when you least expect him.”
determiner
smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.
“He's the best teacher, even though he has the least experience.”
pronoun
smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.
“He's the best teacher, even though he has the least experience.”
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“So at least they’re not labeled at different times by different people”
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“that we want at least uh keep up with”
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“round of applause Stanford is near to my heart not least because I live just a mile and a half from here of course if my accident hasn't given it away for”
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