Meaning of the word least in English

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least

US /liːst/
UK /liːst/
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Determiner

1.

smallest in amount, extent, or significance

Example:
He showed the least interest in the proposal.
This is the least expensive option.
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Pronoun

1.

the smallest amount or degree

Example:
At least, you could have called.
I don't want to cause the least bit of trouble.
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Adverb

1.

to the smallest extent or degree

Example:
He was the person I least expected to see.
She was least concerned about the consequences.
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