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(adverb) used to form the superlative; "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake" |
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Synonyms: to the lowest degree |
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Antonyms: most |
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(satellite adjective) having or being distinguished by diminutive size; "the least bittern" |
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Synonyms: littlest, smallest |
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(satellite adjective) minimal in magnitude; "lowest wages"; "the least amount of fat allowed"; "the smallest amount" |
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Synonyms: lowest, smallest |
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(adjective) (superlative of `little' used with mass nouns; usually preceded by `the') 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 |
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(noun) lowest or smallest in size or degree or importance: "least said soonest mended" |
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Related Words: relative quantity |
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