What does "least" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with least, also see at least; in the least; last but not least; to say the least.

See least in WNW Idioms

at (the) least

  1. at the very lowest figure or amount; with no less
  2. at any rate; in any event

not in the least

not at all

See least in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

at least

  1. According to the lowest possible assessment; not less than: waited at least an hour.
  2. In any event; anyway: You might at least answer.

in the least

At all: I don't mind in the least.

least of all

Particularly not: Nobody cared, least of all the manager.

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