least

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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

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"We must implement it, which implies mutual recognition between the countries, at least de facto recognition."

From Barron's

The chatbot must refuse to answer at least 95% of prompts designed to trigger responses leading to subversion of state power or discrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal

"At this time there are at least two fatalities. We know that there are some number of individuals still missing," Governor Josh Shapiro told a press conference.

From Barron's

At least 600 have died and thousands more have sustained injuries, according to South Korean estimates.

From Barron's

Colleagues say Ayaz stays invested in films that are faring poorly in prerelease polling, hoping to make them at least less of a flop.

From The Wall Street Journal

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