least

adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun

US /list/

Least is the superlative form of little and can be used in the following ways:

as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun): He generally takes the path of least resistance. (after “the”): These farming methods cause the least damage to the environment.

as a pronoun (without a following noun): People will choose the product that costs least. (after “the”): Abe works the hardest, yet he earns the least. (followed by “of”): That’s the least of my problems.

as an adverb (after “the” and before an adjective): I think you are the least appropriate person for the job. (followed by an adverb): Production was slowest where time was least efficiently used. (with a verb): She was kind to me when I least expected it. (after “the” with a verb): The money seems to go to the people who need it the least.

as an adjective: At the least sign of trouble, he gets scared and quits.

1
used for referring to a smaller amount than any other amount, or the smallest amount possible
The President seemed to be the one who knew least about the crisis.
He wonders why his most popular songs are always the ones he spends the least time on.
I earn the least out of all of us.
1. 1a
  used for emphasizing how small something is, especially when it is so small that it almost does not exist
  He’s a light sleeper and wakes up at the least noise.
  You don’t have the least notion of how I’m feeling at the moment.
  I doubt anything you say will make the least difference to what he does.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe small amounts and quantities
  little
  few
  slight
2. 1b
  used for emphasizing that a particular problem is smaller or less important than other problems
  the least of something:
  I’ll have to pay for the ticket, but that’s the least of my worries.
  Money is the least of my problems right now.
  Synonyms and related words
  Less important than similar things
  secondary
  subordinate
  incidental
3. 1c
  used for saying what the smallest amount that should be done about something is, and suggesting that more should really be done
  The least you can do is listen to what I have to say before you reject it completely.
  Let me pay for the dinner – it’s the least I can do.
  The least he deserves is a compliment from time to time.
  Synonyms and related words
  Small numbers and quantities
  few
  minority
  minimum
2
used for saying that someone or something has less of a particular quality than anyone or anything else
Hungary is one of the least polluted of the former East-bloc states.
The least confusing route would be to stay on the interstate.
The new taxes will fall on those least able to pay.
Synonyms and related words
Less and not as much
less
under
least
3
used for saying that someone or something does something less often or to a smaller degree than anyone or anything else
This chair squeaks the least.
The man who actually won the car is the one who wanted it least.
Synonyms and related words
Less and not as much
less
under
least
1. 3a
  used for mentioning that something happens less often or to a smaller degree than at any other time
  Troubles come when you least expect them.
  Synonyms and related words
  Less and not as much
  less
  under
  least

phrases

at least

(in) the least

least of all

not least

单词	least
释义	least adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun UK /liːst/ Other entries for this word little adverb, determiner, pronoun at least phrase not least phrase (in) the least phrase least of all phrase to say the least phrase last but not least phrase least common multiple noun the least/less privileged phrase the line/path of least resistance phrase (in) the least bit phrase at (in) the least DEFINITIONS3 Least is the superlative form of little and can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun): He generally takes the path of least resistance. (after ‘the’): These farming methods cause the least damage to the environment. as a pronoun (without a following noun): People will choose the product that costs least. (after ‘the’): Abe works the hardest, yet he earns the least. (followed by ‘of’): That’s the least of my problems. as an adverb (after ‘the’ and before an adjective): I think you are the least suitable person for the job. (followed by an adverb): Production was slowest where time was least efficiently used. (with a verb): She was kind to me when I least expected it. (after ‘the’ with a verb): The money seems to go to the people who need it the least. as an adjective: At the least sign of trouble, he gets scared and quits. 1 used for referring to a smaller amount than any other amount, or the smallest amount possible The President seemed to be the one who knew least about the crisis. He wonders why his most popular songs are always the ones he spends the least time on. I earn the least out of all of us. 1a used for emphasizing how small something is, especially when it is so small that it almost does not exist He’s a light sleeper and wakes up at the least noise. You don’t have the least notion of how I’m feeling at the moment. I doubt anything you say will make the least difference to what he does. Synonyms and related words Words used to describe small amounts and quantities little few slight 1b used for emphasizing that a particular problem is smaller or less important than other problems the least of something: I’ll have to pay for the ticket, but that’s the least of my worries. Money is the least of my problems right now. Synonyms and related words Less important than similar things secondary subordinate incidental 1c used for saying what the smallest amount that should be done about something is, and suggesting that more should really be done The least you can do is listen to what I have to say before you reject it completely. Let me pay for the dinner – it’s the least I can do. The least he deserves is a compliment from time to time. Synonyms and related words Small numbers and quantities few minority minimum 2 used for saying that someone or something has less of a particular quality than anyone or anything else Hungary is one of the least polluted of the former East-bloc states. The least confusing route would be to get on the M6 at Birmingham. The new taxes will fall on those least able to pay. Synonyms and related words Less and not as much less under least 3 used for saying that someone or something does something less often or to a smaller degree than anyone or anything else This chair squeaks the least. The man who actually won the car is the one who wanted it least. Synonyms and related words Less and not as much less under least 3a used for mentioning that something happens less often or to a smaller degree than at any other time Troubles come when you least expect them. Synonyms and related words Less and not as much less under least phrases at least (in) the least least of all not least least adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun US /list/ Other entries for this word little adverb, determiner, pronoun at least phrase not least phrase (in) the least phrase least of all phrase to say the least phrase last but not least phrase least common multiple noun least common denominator noun the least/less privileged phrase the line/path of least resistance phrase (in) the least bit phrase at (in) the least DEFINITIONS3 Least is the superlative form of little and can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun): He generally takes the path of least resistance. (after “the”): These farming methods cause the least damage to the environment. as a pronoun (without a following noun): People will choose the product that costs least. (after “the”): Abe works the hardest, yet he earns the least. (followed by “of”): That’s the least of my problems. as an adverb (after “the” and before an adjective): I think you are the least appropriate person for the job. (followed by an adverb): Production was slowest where time was least efficiently used. (with a verb): She was kind to me when I least expected it. (after “the” with a verb): The money seems to go to the people who need it the least. as an adjective: At the least sign of trouble, he gets scared and quits. 1 used for referring to a smaller amount than any other amount, or the smallest amount possible The President seemed to be the one who knew least about the crisis. He wonders why his most popular songs are always the ones he spends the least time on. I earn the least out of all of us. 1a used for emphasizing how small something is, especially when it is so small that it almost does not exist He’s a light sleeper and wakes up at the least noise. You don’t have the least notion of how I’m feeling at the moment. I doubt anything you say will make the least difference to what he does. Synonyms and related words Words used to describe small amounts and quantities little few slight 1b used for emphasizing that a particular problem is smaller or less important than other problems the least of something: I’ll have to pay for the ticket, but that’s the least of my worries. Money is the least of my problems right now. Synonyms and related words Less important than similar things secondary subordinate incidental 1c used for saying what the smallest amount that should be done about something is, and suggesting that more should really be done The least you can do is listen to what I have to say before you reject it completely. Let me pay for the dinner – it’s the least I can do. The least he deserves is a compliment from time to time. Synonyms and related words Small numbers and quantities few minority minimum 2 used for saying that someone or something has less of a particular quality than anyone or anything else Hungary is one of the least polluted of the former East-bloc states. The least confusing route would be to stay on the interstate. The new taxes will fall on those least able to pay. Synonyms and related words Less and not as much less under least 3 used for saying that someone or something does something less often or to a smaller degree than anyone or anything else This chair squeaks the least. The man who actually won the car is the one who wanted it least. Synonyms and related words Less and not as much less under least 3a used for mentioning that something happens less often or to a smaller degree than at any other time Troubles come when you least expect them. Synonyms and related words Less and not as much less under least phrases at least (in) the least least of all not least
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