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| ADJECTIVE | 1 | least | The superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the' |
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| 2 | least, lowest, smallest | Minimal in magnitude | |
| 3 | least, littlest, smallest | Having or being distinguished by diminutive size | |
| ADVERB | 1 | least, to the lowest degree | Used to form the superlative |
| Sounds | liy'st |
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| Rhymes | beast, deceased, decreased, and 15 more rhymes in iyst at the HyperDic website... |
| Meaning | 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. |
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| Examples | "didn't care the least bit"; "he has the least talent of anyone" |
| Similar | slightest |
| Contrary | most |
| Usage | superlative |
| Meaning | Minimal in magnitude. |
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| Examples | "the least amount of fat allowed" |
| Synonyms | lowest, smallest |
| Similar to | minimal, minimum |
| Meaning | Having or being distinguished by diminutive size. |
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| Examples | "the least bittern" |
| Synonyms | littlest, smallest |
| Similar to | small, little |
| Meaning | Used to form the superlative. |
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| Examples | "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake" |
| Synonyms | to the lowest degree |
| Contrary | most, to the highest degree |