American English
/list̚/
One syllable.
The smallest amount or degree in a group.
Practice out loudThe smallest amount or degree in a group.
She had the least time to prepare.
This plan needs the least money.
the least amount of time · the least amount of money · the least effort
the least + uncount noun
the least amount of + noun
To the smallest degree or amount; less than all the others.
Which option costs the least?
I use this app least.
least likely · least important · least expensive
the least + adjective
[verb] + [object] + least
The smallest amount or number, when the noun is not repeated.
Of the three children, Maya ate the least.
The least you can do is call her.
the least of my worries
the least of + noun
the least + subject + can + verb
Not less than a stated amount; sometimes used to show that one good thing is true despite a problem.
The repair will cost at least $200. The weather was cold, but at least it stayed dry.
Not at all.
I’m not in the least worried. She was not in the least surprised.
Used to introduce the final person or thing in a list and say that it is still important.
Last but not least, thank you to our volunteers. Last but not least, we need to thank the kitchen staff.
For amounts, use little → less → least. Do not use *littler or *littlest for amounts.