Definitions

least

[leest] / list /

ADJECTIVE

slightest, smallest

Synonyms

STRONG

bottom first gutter infinitesimal last minimum minute nadir second third

WEAK

atomic entry-level feeblest fewest finical lowest meanest microcosmic microscopic minimal minutest molecular most trivial next to nothing niggling piddling poorest short-end tiniest trivial unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

big huge large substantial

WEAK

most

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At least 235 people were killed when two major earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday evening, the country's health authorities say.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Carrell lived through a 2023 heat wave where the temperature was at least 100 degrees for 44 straight days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The agency issued press releases on at least six deaths in June, including three heat-related fatalities at Grand Canyon National Park and a death that resulted from a paramotor crash in Arizona.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

There must be at least 60 days’ notice.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Once upon a time we were, at least.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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