at least — used to indicate a minimum amount or the smallest possible quantity
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to indicate a minimum amount or the smallest possible quantity
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt liːst/
Example Sentences
- I lost my wallet, but at least I still have my phone to call for help!
- The movie was terrible, but at least the popcorn was good.
- You need at least 8 hours of sleep to function properly.
at least
ADVERB[/æt liːst/]
used to indicate a minimum amount or the smallest possible quantity
💡 Concept
used to indicate a minimum amount or the smallest possible quantity
🎵 Rhyme
The beast needs at least fifty chickens for its feast!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/æt liːst/
🇬🇧 UK/æt liːst/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
beastfeasteastpriest
beast
feast
east
priest
🔗Collocations
at least once
at the very least
at least 10 minutes
say at least
cost at least
wait at least
need at least
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I lost my wallet, but at least I still have my phone to call for help!”
😄 Fun example
“The movie was terrible, but at least the popcorn was good.”
“You need at least 8 hours of sleep to function properly.”
😄 Fun example
“At least 50 students attended the boring lecture about tax regulations.”
“I failed the test, but at least I learned something new.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
minimumminimallyno less thannot less thanas a minimum
Antonyms
at mostmaximumno more than
Related
barelyhardlyscarcelyminimumthreshold
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