Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That kind of spending isn’t gonna drive the best outcome for investors—at least tonight.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

At least part of the investigation centers on a failed chatbot project that was supposed to revolutionize and individualize education.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Fixed-income traders have increased bets on at least one interest-rate increase in Canada before the end of 2026, reflecting heightened inflation risks from the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“I Shot Andy Warhol” might not be able to make “SCUM Manifesto” a reality, but it could at least make a life spent toiling under the patriarchy that much less lonely.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

At least Berlin could sit by the river, take in the music, and maybe she could forget about how much it was going to hurt, going home, when she would be going home a failure.

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

Vocabulary lists containing least

"Choices"

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!