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Definitions for Least

[1] smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: He gave the least amount of money of anyone.
[2] lowest in consideration, position, or importance.
[3] something that is least; the least amount, quantity, degree, etc.
[4] South Midland U.S. the youngest in a family or group.
[5] to the smallest extent, amount, or degree: That's the least important question of all. He talks least.
[6] at least , at the lowest estimate or figure: The repairs will cost at least $100. at any rate; in any case: You didn't get a good grade, but at least you passed the course. Also at the least.
[7] not in the least , not in the smallest degree; not at all: I am not in the least concerned about the outcome of the World Series.
[8] small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
[9] short in duration; not extensive; short; brief: a little while.
[10] small in number: a little group of scientists.
[11] small in amount or degree; not much: little hope.
[12] of a certain amount; appreciable (usually preceded by a ): We're having a little difficulty.
[13] being such on a small scale: little farmers.
[14] younger or youngest: He's my little brother.
[15] not strong, forceful, or loud; weak: a little voice.
[16] small in consideration, importance, position, affluence, etc.: little discomforts; tax reductions to help the little fellow.
[17] mean, narrow, or illiberal: a little mind.
[18] endearingly small or considered as such: Bless your little heart!
[19] amusingly small or so considered: a funny little way of laughing.
[20] contemptibly small, petty, mean, etc., or so considered: filthy little political tricks.
[21] not at all (used before a verb): He little knows what awaits him.
[22] in only a small amount or degree; not much; slightly: a little-known work of art; little better than a previous effort.
[23] seldom; rarely; infrequently: We see each other very little.
[24] a small amount, quantity, or degree: They did little to make him comfortable. If you want some ice cream, there's a little in the refrigerator.
[25] a short distance: It's down the road a little.
[26] a short time: Stay here for a little.
[27] the least the superlative of little you have the least talent of anyone (as pronoun; functioning as sing ) least isn't necessarily worst
[28] at least if nothing else you should at least try at the least
[29] at the least or at least at the minimum at the least you should earn a hundred pounds
[30] in the least (usually used with a negative) in the slightest degree; at all I don't mind in the least
[31] the least superlative of little they travel the least of all
[32] of very little importance or rank
[33] (often preceded by a) a small quantity, extent, or duration of the little hope there is left ; very little milk (as pronoun ) save a little for me
[34] not much little damage was done
[35] make little of See make of (def. 3)
[36] not a little very a lot
[37] quite a little a considerable amount
[38] think little of to have a low opinion of
[39] of small or less than average size
[40] young a little boy ; our little ones
[41] endearingly familiar; dear my husband's little ways
[42] contemptible, mean, or disagreeable your filthy little mind
[43] (of a region or district) resembling another country or town in miniature little Venice
[44] little game a person's secret intention or business so that's his little game!
[45] no little considerable
[46] (usually preceded by a) in a small amount; to a small extent or degree; not a lot to laugh a little
[47] (used preceding a verb) not at all, or hardly he little realized his fate
[48] not much or often we go there very little now
[49] little by little by small degrees

Words related to Least

gutter, last, nadir, bottom, infinitesimal, second, minimum, minute, first, third, atomic, lowest, microscopic, minimal, molecular, niggling, piddling, trivial, unimportant, finical

Words nearby Least

leaseholder, leaseman, leash, leash law, leasing, least, least bittern, least common denominator, least common multiple, least flycatcher, least killifish

Origin of Least

ittlebefore 900; Middle English, Old English lȳtel (lȳt few, small + -el diminutive suffix), cognate with Dutch luttel, Old High German luzzil, Old Norse lītill

Words that may be confused with Least

least, lest, let's

Other words from Least

lit·tlish [lit -l-ish, lit -lish] /ˈlɪt l ɪʃ, ˈlɪt lɪʃ/ , adjective
lit·tle·ness , noun

Word origin for Least

ittleOld English lӯtel; related to lӯr few, Old High German luzzil

Synonyms for Least

bottom, first, gutter, infinitesimal, last, minimum, minute, nadir, second, third, atomic, entry-level, feeblest, fewest, finical, lowest, meanest, microcosmic, microscopic, minimal, minutest, molecular, most trivial, next to nothing, niggling, piddling, poorest, short-end, tiniest, trivial, unimportant