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 least least /ˈliːst/

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, extent or degree  ( least )
    the superlative of 'little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by 'the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount, extent or degree
     Didn't care the least bit
    didn't care the least bit
     He has the least talent of anyone
    he has the least talent of anyone

adverb

  1. () Used to form the superlative  ( to the lowest degree , least )
    used to form the superlative
     The garter snake is the least dangerous snake
    The garter snake is the least dangerous snake

noun

  1. Something that is of no importance  ( least )
    something that is of no importance
     It is the least I can do
    it is the least I can do
     That is the least of my concerns
    that is the least of my concerns