least

Definitions

1. Preceded by the: superlative form of little: most little; the lowest-ranking or most insignificant person or (sometimes) group of people.
2. less
3. At least.
   informal, nonstandard
4. Something of the smallest possible extent; an indivisible unit; a minimum.
5. less, fewer
6. least, fewest
7. minus

Equivalents

Examples

“even the least of”

“The pastor preached that even the least of God’s creatures deserves freedom from needless or idle cruelty.”

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me.”

““Why he took and dipped his hand in a rotten stump where the rain⟳ water was.” “In the day time?” “Certainly.” “With his face⟳ to the stump?” “Yes. Least I reckon so.””

“What a stupid white privileged POS I am! Least I call⟳ myself out.”

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