양이나 정도, 중요성이 가장 적거나 작은 상태를 나타냄
smallest in amount, extent, or importance
예문:
"She had the least experience among all the applicants."
"There isn't the least doubt about his sincerity."
가장 적은 양이나 정도 또는 가장 보잘것없는 것
the smallest amount, quantity, or degree
예문:
"The least you can do is offer a sincere apology."
"Of all my current problems, that is the least."
범위나 정도가 가장 낮거나 적게
to the smallest extent or degree
예문:
"This is the subject that I understand the least."
"He was the person least likely to complain."
동식물의 명칭에서 아주 작은 종을 가리킬 때 사용됨
used in the common names of very small species of animals or plants
예문:
"The least shrew is one of the smallest mammals in the world."
"A least flycatcher was spotted in the forest yesterday."