English · Adjectives
least
/liːst/
[/liːst/]
superlative of little
Beginneradjective
Definition
Irregular superlative of 'little'. Used to mean the smallest amount of all.
Example
She has the least money of the three.
She has the least money of the three.
Etymology
From Old English 'læst', an irregular superlative of 'little'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' for the smallest amount or degree.