least — smallest in amount, extent, or significance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: smallest in amount, extent, or significance
Pronunciation (IPA): /list/
Korean meaning: 가장 적은, 최소의
Korean pronunciation: 리스트 (강세: 리스트)
Example Sentences
- My mom gave me the least delicious sandwich for lunch - it was just bread and air!
- At least you tried, even though you failed spectacularly.
- She chose the least crowded subway car and still ended up squeezed like a sardine.
least
ADJECTIVE//list//
smallest in amount, extent, or significance
The student received the least food on their lunch tray
The least crumb satisfies, while the beast devours the feast!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'læsest'에서 유래되었으며, 'little'의 최상급 형태로 발전했습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 조상에서 나온 단어로, '작다'는 의미의 어근에서 파생되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom gave me the least delicious sandwich for lunch - it was just bread and air!”
“At least you tried, even though you failed spectacularly.”
“She chose the least crowded subway car and still ended up squeezed like a sardine.”
“This is the least we can do to help the environment.”
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