Meanings
To the smallest extent or degree.
سب سے کم سطح یا درجہ تک۔
کم از کم
kam az kam
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- least expected
- at least
- least of all
Example Sentences
You should at least try to complete your homework.
آپ کو کم از کم اپنا ہوم ورک مکمل کرنے کی کوشش کرنی چاہیے۔
Aap ko kam az kam apna homework mukammal karne ki koshish karni chahiye.
This is the least expensive option available.
یہ دستیاب سب سے کم مہنگا انتخاب ہے۔
Yeh dastiyab sab se kam mehnga intikhab hai.
At least they arrived on time.
کم از کم وہ وقت پر پہنچ گئے۔
Kam az kam woh waqt par pahuncha gaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'least' as the abbreviation for 'less than' a pile.
Imagine a small heap of things showing minimal quantity.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lǣst" — smallest or least
First known use: circa 1000
The word has developed from Old English into its current form in Modern English, maintaining its core meaning of a minimal degree.