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least

/ˈliːst/

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adjective

superlative form of 1little

smallest in amount or degree

The least [=slightest] noise would startle her.

I try to spend the least (amount of) time possible in the kitchen. = I try to spend the least possible (amount of) time in the kitchen.

We finished without the least help from you. [=without any help from you]

She hasn't shown the least sign of remorse. [=she hasn't shown any remorse]

not (in) the least bit

xem bit

take/follow the path/line of least resistance

xem resistance

noun

the least

something of the lowest importance, strength, value, etc.

Any noiseeven the (very) leastwould startle her. - often + of

That's the least of my worries/problems. [=I have more important worries/problems to deal with]

We had many things to consider, not the least of which was the safety of our children. [=the safety of our children was very important]

at least

not less than a specified amount, level, etc.

At least once a year, we visit our grandparents.

We meet at least once a month. = We meet once a month at least.

You must be at least 21 years of age to enter.

He was at least six feet tall.

He must have at least 300 CDs!

used to say that something (such as a bad situation) could be or have been worse

The weather was cold, but at least it didn't rain.

I was tired and hungry, but at least I was free.

We don't have much money, but at least we still have each other.

used to indicate the smallest or easiest thing that someone can or should do

Well, he could have at least apologized.

a - used to indicate that the truth of a statement might change or has changed

We're going to have a picnic, at least if it doesn't rain.

I'm fine for now at least. [=I'm fine for now although I may not be fine later]

He was unknown in the music world, at least until recently.

b - used to indicate that the truth of a previous statement is not certain

Her name is Sue, or at least I think it is.

He is coming today. At least that's what he told me.

at the (very) least

used to indicate the least thing that is true, acceptable, desirable, or certain to happen

He wanted to win the race, or at the least, to finish second.

It is, at the very least, an interesting book.

It will change your life or, at the very least, teach you something new.

At the very least, she deserves to be heard.

not (in) the least

not at all :not in any way or respect

It did not interest me in the least. [=it did not interest me at all]

He didn't enjoy it in the least.

That joke was not in the least funny.

We weren't in the least tired.

I'm not the least worried.

the least (someone) can do

the smallest or easiest thing that someone can or should do

The least he could do is tell me what happened.

There's no need to thank me for my help. Considering all the help you've given me in the past, it was the least I could do. [=I do not deserve to be thanked for the small thing I did]

to say the least

used to emphasize a statement

She was not happy, to say the least. [=she was very unhappy]

He is, to say the least, hopeful about the future. [=he is very hopeful about the future]

To say the least, they were disappointed that their trip was canceled.

adverb

superlative form of 2little

in or to the smallest degree

Who was the least at fault in the case?

He asked me to help him when I least expected it.

That was the least important of her reasons.

That was the least interesting book I have ever read.

last but not least

xem last

least of all

especially not

No one, least of all the children, wanted to go home early.

not least

formal :especially or particularly

We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.

* Các từ tương tự:
least common denominator, leastways