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Other forms: leasts

Definitions of least
  1. adjective
    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”
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    antonyms:
    most
    the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
  2. adverb
    used to form the superlative
    “The garter snake is the least dangerous snake”
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    antonyms:
    most
    used to form the superlative
  3. noun
    something that is of no importance
    “it is the least I can do”
    “that is the least of my concerns”
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    type of:
    affair, matter, thing
    a matter or concern
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