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1. Used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
   "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake";
   - to the lowest degree

1. The superlative of 'little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by 'the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount, extent or degree
   "didn't care the least bit"; "he has the least talent of anyone"

1. Something that is of no importance
   "it is the least I can do"; "that is the least of my concerns"

Sounds like: le

Derived forms: leasts

Type of: affair, matter, thing

Antonym: most

Encyclopedia: Least