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

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In the Philippines, some government offices have mandated that staff work from home at least one day a week, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has banned non-essential travel in the public sector.

From BBC

Transportation officials said such signs are posted at least 48 hours in advance.

From Los Angeles Times

The Fed, long expected to deliver at least two—and possibly three—rate cuts this year, now finds itself constrained by rising prices and a weakening labor market.

From Barron's

Patients are then placed under observation for at least two hours.

From The Wall Street Journal

In December, 12 of 19 officials projected at least one rate cut this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

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