the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
Didn't care the least bit. He has the least talent of anyone.
source: WordNet 3.0
Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least mercy; the least space.
source: Webster 1913
conjunction
See Lest, conj.
source: Webster 1913
noun
something that is of no importance
It is the least I can do. That is the least of my concerns.
source: WordNet 3.0
adverb
used to form the superlative
The garter snake is the least dangerous snake.
source: WordNet 3.0
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it.
