Least meaning

What does “least” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“least” is a noun, adjective and adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something that is of no importance.

least

noun

  1. something that is of no importance

    “it is the least I can do”

    “that is the least of my concerns”

adjective

  1. the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

    “didn't care the least bit”

    “he has the least talent of anyone”

    Oppositesmost

adverb

  1. used to form the superlative

    “The garter snake is the least dangerous snake”

    Oppositesmost

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University