The meaning of LEAST is lowest in importance or position. How to use least in a sentence.

We use the quantifier least to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. (The) least is the superlative form of little. …

1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: to pay the least amount of attention. 2. lowest in consideration, position, or importance.

Oct 31, 2025 · least (negative superlative) Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.

You use least to indicate that something is true or happens to a smaller degree or extent than anything else or at any other time. He had a way of throwing Helen off guard with his charm …

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word least, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

LEAST definition: smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest. See examples of least used in a sentence.