The meaning of LEAST is lowest in importance or position. How to use least in a sentence.

We use the quantifier least to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. (The) least is the superlative form of little. …

adverb to the smallest extent, amount, or degree. That's the least important question of all. He talks least.

Oct 31, 2025 · least (negative superlative) Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.

You use least to indicate that something is true or happens to a smaller degree or extent than anything else or at any other time. He had a way of throwing her off guard with his charm …

1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: to pay the least amount of attention. 2. lowest in consideration, position, or importance.

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word least, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

LEAST - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus

Synonyms for LEAST: lowest, slightest, minimal, mere, littlest, lacking, small, insufficient; Antonyms of LEAST: enough, sufficient, adequate, satisfactory, abundant, ample, generous, …

You use the least to mean a smaller amount than any other thing or person, or the smallest amount possible.