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least

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/liːst/ · least

To the smallest extent or degree.

Meanings

adverbformal

To the smallest extent or degree.

سب سے کم سطح یا درجہ تک۔

کم از کم

kam az kam

Synonyms

minimalsmallestleast amountکمنہایت کمبہت تھوڑا

Antonyms

mostmaximumزیادہزیادتی

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.

Easily Confused With

least:Often confused with 'most', which signifies a higher degree.

Word Family

less
adverbکم
lesser
adjectiveکم تر
least
adjectiveکم سے کم

See Also

💡 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.