least
gb/lˈist/ us/lˈist/
A2
Англійська
~ 300
legkisebb, legkevesebb, legkevésbé, legkevesebbet, minimum, a legkevesebb, legalább
A2
1
Модель уживання:
the least [noun/adjective]
This is the least expensive option available.
Ez a rendelkezésre álló legolcsóbb lehetőség.
She showed the least interest in the project.
A projekt iránt ő érdeklődött a legkevésbé.
Of all the players, he is the least experienced.
Навчальні приклади
This is the least big bag here.
Ez itt a legkisebb táska.
He is the least tall boy in the class.
Ő a legalacsonyabb fiú az osztályban.
It is the least cold day this week.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'least' with 'less'; 'less' is for comparing two things, 'least' is for comparing three or more or indicating the minimum possible.
Значення
smallest in amount or degree
Словосполучення
least amount
|least important
|least expensive
|least likely
|at least
Синоніми
smallest (Refers to physical or measurable size more than importance or degree.)
Антоніми
most (Indicates the greatest amount or degree, opposite of 'least'.)
Теми
measurement
|comparison
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Smallest in amount, size, or level.
Smallest in size, amount, importance, or degree.
A2
2
legkevésbé
B1
Модель уживання:
least [verb/adjective]
She was the one who complained the least.
Ő volt az, aki a legkevesebbet panaszkodott.
I like it least when people are rude.
Azt szeretem a legkevésbé, amikor az emberek udvariatlanok.
He worries least about money.
Навчальні приклади
I eat vegetables the least.
Zöldségből eszem a legkevesebbet.
She talks the least in the group.
Ő beszél a legkevesebbet a csoportban.
He studies English the least of all students.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may omit 'the' before 'least' in superlative forms used adverbially.
Значення
to the smallest extent
Словосполучення
least likely
|least understood
|least expected
Синоніми
minimally (Focuses on the absolute minimum degree of something.)
Антоніми
most (Indicates the greatest extent or degree, opposite of 'least'.)
Теми
measurement
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Used to say that something happens in a very small way or is not true at all.
To the smallest extent, degree, or amount possible.
ІМЕННИК
B1
3
Модель уживання:
the least of [something]
The noise was the least of my problems.
A zaj volt a legkisebb gondom.
At the very least, call me when you arrive.
Legalább hívj fel, amikor megérkezel.
That’s the least we can do.
Навчальні приклади
It is the least of my problems.
Ez a legkisebb gondom.
At the least, tell me your name.
Legalább a nevedet mondd meg.
The cost is the least I can pay.
Значення
smallest possible amount
Словосполучення
the least of my worries
|at the very least
Синоніми
minimum (More formal and technical; often used in measurements or requirements.)
Антоніми
maximum (The largest possible amount or degree, opposite of 'least'.)
Теми
measurement
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
The smallest amount or level of something.
The smallest possible amount, extent, or degree of something.
Граматика
Словникова форма
least
IPA
GB/lˈist/
US/lˈist/
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least (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (least)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: least
- Comparative: leaster
- Superlative: leastest
Noun
- Base: least
- Plural: leasts
Споріднені слова
Forms
leasts
noun
leaster
adjective
leastest
adjective
Вирази
to say the least
1/tə sˈeɪ ðə lˈist/
idiom
used for understatement
Used to show that what you said is not strong enough to describe how bad, good, or extreme something really is.
Приклади
- His behavior was rude, to say the least.
- The trip was exhausting, to say the least.
at least
1/ˈæt lˈist/
fixed phrase
no less than stated amount/fact
Used to show that a number or fact is not less than what you say, or to add a positive point after something negative.
Приклади
- You should sleep for at least seven hours a night.
- It’s cold, but at least it’s not raining.
at least
2/ˈæt lˈist/
fixed phrase
No less than a stated amount
Shows the smallest number or level possible, or gives a positive side.
Приклади
- You should sleep for at least eight hours.
- At least we finished the project on time.
at the very least
1/ˈæt ðə vˈɛɹi lˈist/
fixed phrase
minimum possible requirement
Used to say that something is the smallest thing that should be done or expected.
Приклади
- You could have called me, at the very least.
- At the very least, wear a helmet when cycling.
at the very least
2/ˈæt ðə vˈɛɹi lˈist/
fixed phrase
No less than stated amount
Used to say that something is the smallest amount or degree that could be true or acceptable.
Приклади
- You should, at the very least, call her to apologize.
- At the very least, we can offer them some food and water.