Pronunciation: /liːst/
adjective smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.
A1 I have at least three apples in my bag.
A2 She always chooses the least expensive option when shopping.
B1 At least five people attended the meeting.
B2 He is the least qualified candidate for the job.
C1 The least I can do is offer you a ride home.
C2 She is the least tolerant person I know.
adverb used to indicate the smallest amount or degree
A1 I like to eat at least three meals a day.
A2 She always tries to do at least a little exercise every day.
B1 It is important to have at least some knowledge of basic first aid.
B2 He needs to have at least a few years of experience in order to apply for that job.
C1 The company requires at least a bachelor's degree for this position.
C2 She expects at least a certain level of professionalism from her employees.
formal It is important to consider all possible options and choose the one that will cause the least amount of harm.
informal I always try to pick the option that will cost me the least amount of money.
slang I'll go with the one that will be the cheapest, at least that way I won't be broke.
figurative Out of all the paths I could take, I chose the one that seemed to offer the least resistance.
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